Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Five years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
Texas State Licensure for Speech Language Pathology
ASHA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology
Basic Life Support certification
Responsibilities
Act as a liaison between speech pathology services and external partners
Mentor and support the professional development of speech-language pathologists and students
Provide advanced consultative speech-language services across diverse patient populations
Participate in strategic planning and departmental projects
Lead the development and revision of clinical protocols and guidelines
Monitor outcomes data and develop quality improvement initiatives
Support resource utilization and budget planning for the department
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
Engagement in innovative program development
Participation in research and clinical studies
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Access to continuing education and specialty certification opportunities
Full Job Description
the Sr Speech Pathology Clinical Consultant serves as an advanced practice speech-language pathologist and clinical leader responsible for providing expert patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation for complex patient populations while advancing departmental excellence through mentorship of clinicians and students, staff education, development of clinical protocols and care pathways. In addition to performing the duties of the Speech Pathologist Clinical Consultant, this position is responsible for quality improvement and outcomes measurement initiatives, risk management support, research and evidence-based practice integration, resource planning, and collaboration with physicians, leadership, community partners, and external agencies to enhance patient outcomes, clinical performance, and organizational goals.FLSA STATUS Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders field of study
EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required
SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
ASHA-CCC-SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association_PSV and
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes experienced clinical skills
Advanced clinical expertise in evaluation and treatment of complex speech, language, voice, swallowing, cognitive, and communication disorders
Ability to evaluate emerging research and incorporate evidence-based interventions into clinical practice
Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment
Demonstrate leadership, mentoring and clinical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans for increasingly complex patient populations
Strong presentation and facilitation skills for educational and program development activities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Acts as a liaison between speech pathology services, referring providers, specialty programs, community organizations, academic institutions, and external agencies.
Oversees, mentors, and supports the professional development of speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation assistants, and student clinicians through coaching, competency assessment, and clinical guidance.
Drives strategies towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides advanced consultative speech-language services across a broad range of diagnosis, patient populations and levels of complexity, serving as a clinical expert resource for staff and physicians.
Participates in organizational committees, strategic planning initiatives, and department-wide projects related to patient care delivery and operational excellence.
Supports service line growth and enhancement through development of innovative programs, specialty services, and clinical care pathways.
Represents the department within Houston Methodist and the broader community to support organizational objectives and collaborative partnerships.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leads development, implementation, review, and revision of clinical protocols, practice guidelines, and care pathways consistent with regulatory requirements and evidence-based standards.
Directs clinical audit activities, monitors outcomes data, evaluates performance metrics, and develops quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Conducts incident reviews, participates in risk management activities, and supports clinical governance processes under the guidance of departmental leadership.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and practice standardization and leads initiatives to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supports department initiatives related to resource utilization, budget planning, and financial stewardship. Assists with evaluation of resources, productivity, and operational performance to support effective and efficient service delivery.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leads clinical education initiatives by developing and delivering training related to new techniques, protocols, technologies, and evidence-based practices. Leads and supports research activities, service evaluations, clinical studies, and scholarly projects to advance rehabilitation practice and patient outcomes.
Maintains expert-level knowledge of current literature, emerging therapies, and professional standards and integrates evidence-based findings into clinical practice. Facilitates translation of research findings into clinical care through education, protocol development, and quality improvement initiatives.
Identifies opportunities for innovation and advancement of speech pathology services throughout the organization. Actively participates in professional development, specialty certification opportunities, conference presentations, and leadership development activities.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): Yes
ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call* No
TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Work Shift: 1 - Day (United States of America) Job Category: Clinical
