DescriptionWe are searching for a Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient Rehab -- 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.
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Responsibilities:
- Performs patient evaluations/consultations and interprets results
- Provides results verbally to patient and/or family/caregiver and/or to referral source
- Develops treatment plan in conjunction with patient and/or family/caregiver
- Implements treatment plan and monitors progress on an ongoing basis
- Maintains records as required by law IDS policy and administrative regulations
- Documents evaluation procedures results diagnoses and recommendations
- Attends and participates in continuing education programs as required to maintain licensure and promote professional growth
- Promotes speech-language pathology services within the community and the IDS
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology field of study required
- CCC-SLP certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association require
- TX-SLP license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation required
- 2-year professional experience as SLP in pediatric setting (may include clinical fellowship but excludes training completed prior to completion of Masters degree)
Preferred Experience:
- Experienced with management of pediatric dysphagia
- Strong understanding of progression of oral feeding development from newborn to transitional feeders
- Able to evaluate cognitive-linguistic deficits
- Able to collaborate and effectively communicate with members of medical team
- Makes referrals for other evaluations as appropriate
- Bilingual Spanish preferred