Job Description

We are searching for a Sr. Speech Pathologist - (Feeding/Swallowing) -- 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 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.
• Master's 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