Speech Language Pathologist II

Speech Language Pathologist IIWork Schedule: One weekend day per week. At Houston Methodist, the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) II position is responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of care for a broad range of diagnoses and acuities. This position may specialize in care for certain complex patient types, through advanced training and education. As an experienced SLP, this position provides education to patients, patient's family members, and/or caregivers, and collaborates with other interprofessional team members, as needed, for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a member of the interprofessional care team, the SLP II position provides patient care directly and delivers exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes. This position serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff, including other Therapists, and technicians and may act as a clinical resource to students, and clinical fellows. The SLP II position assists with collection of quality metrics and analytics, with development of best practices and process improvement initiatives, as designated.Qualifications:Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.Experience:Three years of experience as a Speech Language PathologistLicenses and Certifications Required:SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Compact license acceptable according to the Board requirements within 90 days andASHA-CCC-SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association andBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart AssociationCompany Profile:Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adult, pediatric, medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest pain center and acute stroke-ready designated through DNV. Houston Methodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatient services, including state-of-the-art imaging; childbirth center with a level II neonatal intensive care unit; minimally invasive surgery; cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and vascular care; bariatric and digestive care; emergency care; primary care; rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.