Speech Language Pathologist - Feeding & Swallowing

Speech Language Pathologist - (Feeding & Swallowing / Speech & Language)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.Think you've got what it takes?Feeding & SwallowingJob Duties & ResponsibilitiesCompletes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with established guidelinesDevelops individualized plans of care and measurable short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients and familiesProvides speech-language therapy within the scope of training and responsibilities while demonstrating advanced clinical competencies in the specialty areaMonitors treatment outcomes and coordinates care plans with patients, families, physicians, and other health care professionalsMakes referrals for additional evaluations and consultations as appropriateProvides clinical support for an assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program and coordinates work schedules to meet program needsEnsures appropriate therapy coverage for assigned clinics and verifies patient authorization before providing treatmentEducates patients, families, and caregivers about treatment plans, continuity of care, and home treatment programsMentors less experienced staff in the specialty area and shares clinical knowledge and skills with peersDocuments patient care, progress, and treatment plans in the electronic medical recordSubmits patient charges accurately and timely based on appropriate supporting documentationProvides employee orientation, serves as a clinical instructor for professional students, and presents departmental educational in-servicesParticipates in performance-improvement initiatives, identifies opportunities for improvement, and supports data collection and analysisManages assigned schedules to meet productivity and time-management expectationsReports patient injuries, unsafe conditions, anticipated concerns, and unusual situations in accordance with established proceduresMaintains confidentiality and completes required health, safety, and training activitiesQualifications:Master's degree in speech-language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field requiredCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association requiredTexas Speech-Language Pathologist license requiredTwo 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 degreeAs 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.About UsTexas Children's Hospital West Campus is Houston's first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children in one of the city's most rapidly growing communities in the area from Sugar Land to Bryan-College Station, Texas. Located at I-10 and Barker Cypress, our 515,007-square-foot hospital houses the only 24/7 pediatric emergency room in the Greater West Houston area, four operating rooms, 16-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 46 acute care beds, advanced imaging services including MRI and CT scans, a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab and a full-scale pharmacy. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.Job InfoJob Identification 425645Job Category TherapistDegree Level Master's DegreeJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayLocations 18200 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX, 77094, US