Pool Speech Pathologist, TCU/RCU Therapy Team

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Staff Speech Pathologist to provide in-patient and/or out-patient services for pediatric patients, focusing on feeding, articulation, language and voice disorders. You will evaluate, treat, and develop home programs to improve functional communication and swallowing skills, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include caregiver education, consultation with clinics and community partners, and documentation in

Qualifications

• Masters degree in speech-language pathology.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• State license or eligible for state licensure.
• CCC-SLP certification or eligible upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year and must be obtained within 12 months of hire to maintain employment at Cook.

Responsabilités

• Provide in-patient and/or out-patient speech therapy focusing on functional skills to enhance development.
• Evaluate, treat, and provide home programming for pediatric feeding, articulation, voice, language disorders.
• Aural rehabilitation and devices evaluation; assess augmentative communication needs.
• Educate patients and caregivers; coordinate with professionals and community partners.

Connaissances

BLS Certification

State licensure eligible

Excellent communication

Formation

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Description du poste

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Therapy Rehab-TCU-RCU

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

8

Summary:

The Staff Speech Pathologists will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide in-patient and/or out-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children with: feeding and swallowing disorders, articulation, voice, resonance, and fluency, and receptive/expressive language disorders. Also includes aural rehabilitation/auditory verbal therapy for hearing loss or cochlear implant, and evaluation for augmentative communication devices. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Childrens Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in speech/language pathology.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.
• State license or eligible for state licensure.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech/Language Pathology, or eligible for application upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year and must be obtained within 12 months of hire to maintain employment at Cook.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.