Texas Children's Hospital
Speech Language Pathologist - Feeding/Swallowing
Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Speech Language Pathologist - Feeding/Swallowing
We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat patients primarily between the ages of 0–21 years with feeding and swallowing disorders. This position is with Texas Children's Hospital.
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
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
CCC-SLP certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
TX-SLP license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
2-year professional experience as SLP in pediatric setting (may include clinical fellowship but excludes training completed prior to completion of Master’s degree)
Preferred Experience
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 adolescent
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
About Us Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. For career opportunities, visit texaschildrenspeople.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Texas Children's is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions 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 status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Job details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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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
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
CCC-SLP certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
TX-SLP license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
2-year professional experience as SLP in pediatric setting (may include clinical fellowship but excludes training completed prior to completion of Master’s degree)
Preferred Experience
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 adolescent
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
About Us Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. For career opportunities, visit texaschildrenspeople.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Texas Children's is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions 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 status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Job details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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