Sr. Speech Pathologist Feeding & Swallowing
Job Summary
We are searching for a Sr. Speech Pathologist - (Feeding/Swallowing) -- 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 with speech oral motor/swallowing language and learning disorders.
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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:
unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology field of study required
CCC-SLP certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association required
TX-SLP license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation required
1-year professional speech-language pathology experience with pediatrics required
Preferred experience with pediatric dysphagia evaluation and treatment in medically complex populations including NICU follow up trach/vent/PMV genetic syndromes cardiac and Head and Neck Tumor program
Patients range in age from infancy to adolescents
Involvement in multidisciplinary teams including Aerodigestive Clinic and Swallow Disorders Clinic
Opportunities for growth in VFSS and FEES
Must be skilled in complex feeding therapy techniques
Evidence-based evaluation and treatment methods
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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