Senior Speech Pathologist Clinical Consultant- ENT (Medical Center)

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Speech Pathology Clinical Consultant serves as an advanced practice speech-language pathologist and clinical leader responsible for providing expert patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation for complex patient populations while advancing departmental excellence through mentorship of clinicians and students, staff education, development of clinical protocols and care pathways. In addition to performing the duties of the Speech Pathologist Clinical Consultant, this position is responsible for quality improvement and outcomes measurement initiatives, risk management support, research and evidence-based practice integration, resource planning, and collaboration with physicians, leadership, community partners, and external agencies to enhance patient outcomes, clinical performance, and organizational goals.

 FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
• Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders field of study

EXPERIENCE
• Five years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
• SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
• ASHA-CCC-SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association_PSV and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes experienced clinical skills
• Advanced clinical expertise in evaluation and treatment of complex speech, language, voice, swallowing, cognitive, and communication disorders
• Ability to evaluate emerging research and incorporate evidence-based interventions into clinical practice
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment
• Demonstrate leadership, mentoring and clinical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans for increasingly complex patient populations
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills for educational and program development activities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Acts as a liaison between speech pathology services, referring providers, specialty programs, community organizations, academic institutions, and external agencies.
• Oversees, mentors, and supports the professional development of speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation assistants, and student clinicians through coaching, competency assessment, and clinical guidance.
• Drives strategies towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provides advanced consultative speech-language services across a broad range of diagnosis, patient populations and levels of complexity, serving as a clinical expert resource for staff and physicians.
• Participates in organizational committees, strategic planning initiatives, and department-wide projects related to patient care delivery and operational excellence.
• Supports service line growth and enhancement through development of innovative programs, specialty services, and clinical care pathways.
• Represents the department within Houston Methodist and the broader community to support organizational objectives and collaborative partnerships.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Leads development, implementation, review, and revision of clinical protocols, practice guidelines, and care pathways consistent with regulatory requirements and evidence-based standards.
• Directs clinical audit activities, monitors outcomes data, evaluates performance metrics, and develops quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Conducts incident reviews, participates in risk management activities, and supports clinical governance processes under the guidance of departmental leadership.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and practice standardization and leads initiatives to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Supports department initiatives related to resource utilization, budget planning, and financial stewardship. Assists with evaluation of resources, productivity, and operational performance to support effective and efficient service delivery.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Leads clinical education initiatives by developing and delivering training related to new techniques, protocols, technologies, and evidence-based practices. Leads and supports research activities, service evaluations, clinical studies, and scholarly projects to advance rehabilitation practice and patient outcomes.
• Maintains expert-level knowledge of current literature, emerging therapies, and professional standards and integrates evidence-based findings into clinical practice. Facilitates translation of research findings into clinical care through education, protocol development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for innovation and advancement of speech pathology services throughout the organization. Actively participates in professional development, specialty certification opportunities, conference presentations, and leadership development activities.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): Yes
• On Call* No
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

WORK ATTIRE
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**


Work Shift:
1 - Day (United States of America)


Job Category:
Clinical

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.