Speech Language Pathologist - Cleft Palate

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

We are searching for a Speech Language Pathologist - Velopharyngeal Dysfunction& Cleft Palate- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will appropriately diagnose and treat patients primarily between the ages of 0 –21.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

• Schedule: 4(10) Hour Shifts
• Specialty Area: Velopharyngeal Dysfunction& Cleft Palate
  

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients with cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, and noncleft velopharyngeal dysfunction
• Provide speech-language therapy services (in-person and virtual) to patients from the Cleft and Craniofacial teams as well as other diagnoses
• Maintains records as required by law, IDS policy and administrative regulations
• Administers formal tests as needed
• Makes referrals for other evaluations as appropriate
• Promotes speech-language pathology services within the community and the IDS
• Experience with Cleft Palate pediatric populations preferred
• Bilingual Spanish-English candidates encouraged to apply (not required)
  

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology field of study required
• CCC-SLP certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association require
• TX-SLP license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation required
• 2-year professional experience as SLP in pediatric setting (may include clinical fellowship but excludes training completed prior to completion of Masters degree)