Speech Language Pathologist - Feeding & Swallowing

Job description

We are searching for a Speech Language Pathologist - (Feeding & Swallowing / Speech & Language) -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will appropriately diagnose and treat patients primarily between the ages of 0 –21 years with speech, oral motor/swallowing, language, and learning disorders.
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Feeding & Swallowing
Speech & Language
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with established guidelines
• Develops individualized plans of care and measurable short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients and families
• Provides speech-language therapy within the scope of training and responsibilities while demonstrating advanced clinical competencies in the specialty area
• Monitors treatment outcomes and coordinates care plans with patients, families, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Makes referrals for additional evaluations and consultations as appropriate
• Provides clinical support for an assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program and coordinates work schedules to meet program needs
• Ensures appropriate therapy coverage for assigned clinics and verifies patient authorization before providing treatment
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers about treatment plans, continuity of care, and home treatment programs
• Mentors less experienced staff in the specialty area and shares clinical knowledge and skills with peers
• Documents patient care, progress, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record
• Submits patient charges accurately and timely based on appropriate supporting documentation
• Provides employee orientation, serves as a clinical instructor for professional students, and presents departmental educational in-services
• Participates in performance-improvement initiatives, identifies opportunities for improvement, and supports data collection and analysis
• Manages assigned schedules to meet productivity and time-management expectations
• Reports patient injuries, unsafe conditions, anticipated concerns, and unusual situations in accordance with established procedures
• Maintains confidentiality and completes required health, safety, and training activities

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association required
• Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license required
• Two years of professional pediatric speech-language pathology experience required, which may include a clinical fellowship but excludes training completed before completion of the master’s degree

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.