Speech Language Pathologist

Shriners Children's; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriner's Children’s seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our inpatient rehabilitation unit, providing intensive, function-based therapy for pediatric patients in collaboration with a pediatric physiatrist and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge coordination, with potential exposure to burns, orthopedics, acute care, and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Pathology required.
• CCC's certification preferred/required.
• Licensed SLP in state of Texas required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized therapeutic plans for pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with pediatric physiatrist and multidisciplinary team in inpatient rehabilitation.
• Participate in discharge planning and community referrals.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionThe Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) engages in the professional practice of communication and swallowing. You will provide evaluations, treatment plans, education and training to meet the cognitive, communication and swallowing needs of our patients. The primary role will be to work alongside the Pediatric Physiatrist in a multidisciplinary environment to provide intensive function-based therapy in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to learn and grow in their practice by being exposed to burns, orthopaedic, acute care, outpatient settings, and program development.Key Responsibilities:Upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing a comprehensive, patient and family-centered approach to decision making incorporating national standards and the AMA CPT codes.SLP will design, develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address presenting symptoms or concerns of a communication and/or swallowing problem or related functional issue to optimize function.Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, their families, care management, and community resources such as schools/outside therapy clinics, and actively participating in multidisciplinary meetings.Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate thorough documentation.Required Qualifications:Masters degree in Speech PathologySLP license in state of TexasCertificate of Clinical Competence (CCC's)Preferred Qualifications:1 year experience in a pediatric settingBilingual English/SpanishCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.