Speech Language Pathologist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders, improving patient quality of life.

You will perform comprehensive evaluations, implement individualized treatment plans, and contribute to program development within an interdisciplinary team. The role requires advanced clinical knowledge, strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach, with on-site coordination in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required or equivalent.
• Texas licensure or eligibility for licensure preferred.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required or within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for referred patients and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Develop and upgrade treatment programs and protocols in collaboration with the team.
• Provide patient- and family-centered education and training to support goals.
• Document care activities and maintain accurate charting and scheduling.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

• Evaluates, plans and Implements communication and/or swallow treatment programs according to physician referral, and/or plan of care. Designs programs to meet the patient’s oral motor/swallowing, speech/language, and cognitive needs. Applies and shares advanced knowledge of new treatment philosophies and techniques, changes in the practice act or rules, or changes affecting the healthcare industry.

• Plans and organizes work in a systematic manner to enhance patient care and departmental outcomes and achieve established productivity standards

• Promotes and Supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education

• Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes, but is not limited to, patient care charting, charge entry, completing peer chart and peer reviews, and documenting on daily schedule

• Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals. This includes utilization of hospital wide e‐mail, information announcements, policies, annual computer mandatories, charge entry,

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Other Speech & Language Pathology, upon hire

• Speech Language Pathologist: TX, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

Pay Range

$46.00-$46.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.