Pediatric Cleft Palate SLP – Velopharyngeal Specialist

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat pediatric patients aged 0–21 with velopharyngeal dysfunction and cleft palate. The role combines clinic-based and telepractice services in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating cleft lip/palate patients, providing in-person and virtual therapy, maintaining records, administering formal tests, making referrals, and promoting services within the Cleft and Craniofacial teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required).
• CCC-SLP certification required.
• TX-SLP license (Texas) required.
• 2 years pediatric SLP experience (may include CFY).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with velopharyngeal dysfunction and cleft palate.
• Provide in-person and virtual speech-language therapy to pediatric patients; collaborate with Cleft and Craniofacial teams.
• Maintain records as required by law and IDS policy.
• Administer formal speech-language pathology tests as needed.
• Refer for additional evaluations when appropriate.
• Promote speech-language pathology services within the community and IDS.

Skills

CCC-SLP certification

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat pediatric patients aged 0–21 with velopharyngeal dysfunction and cleft palate. The role combines clinic-based and telepractice services in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating cleft lip/palate patients, providing in-person and virtual therapy, maintaining records, administering formal tests, making referrals, and promoting services within the Cleft and Craniofacial teams.