Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Specialist PRN
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are searching for a Speech Language Pathologist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced this position you will appropriately diagnose and treat patients primarily between the ages of 0 21 years in our Plastic Surgery Clinic.
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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:
- Cleft & Craniofacial Care: Helping babies with feeding/swallowing and evaluating speech development in children with cleft lip/palate often before and after speech surgeries
- Head & Neck Cancer: Working with patients before during and after cancer treatment (surgery radiation) to manage voice loss (dysphonia) and swallowing problems (dysphagia) to improve quality of life.
- Trauma & Reconstruction: Addressing speech and swallowing issues after facial trauma burns or complex reconstruction including managing microstomia (small mouth).
- Patients range in age from infancy to adolescent
- Involvement in multidisciplinary teams including Aerodigestive Clinic and Swallow Disorders Clinic
- Evidence-based evaluation and treatment methods
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Mac Os
- Helpdesk
- Fitness
- E Learning
- AC Maintenance
- Arabic
About Company
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades suc ... View more
