Speech Lang. Pathologist PRN- Acute Care

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive communication and swallowing rehabilitative services, supporting patients to reach their maximum potential and contributing to the Speech Therapy/PM&R department. Requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, completion of a nine-month Clinical Fellowship, Texas license, CCC-ASHA, and current CPR.

Candidates should have experience with neurogenic language disorders and strong leadership

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Must have completed a nine-month Clinical Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services focusing on communication and swallowing.
• Assume a leadership role within the Speech Therapy/PM&R department.
• Collaborate with staff, patients and families to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric language disorders

Neurogenic language disorders

Swallowing disorders

Aphasia

Dysarthria

Apraxia

Voice disorders

Alaryngeal communication

Articulation

Normal language development

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Fellowship (CFY)

Job description

Location: Parkland: LL BLK 400

Provides comprehensive communication and swallowing rehabilitative services to facilitate the patient's ability to recover to their maximum potential and assumes a leadership role in the Speech Therapy/ Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation department.

Education

• Must have a Master's degree in Speech - Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Must have completed a nine-month Clinical Fellowship.

Experience

• Must have two years' experience as a Speech/Language Pathologist.

Certification / Registration / Licensure

• Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of pediatric and/or adult neurogenic language disorders, swallowing, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, voice disorders, alaryngeal communication, articulation and normal language development.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and family members.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills.