Speech Language Pathologist - Cleft Palate

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Houston, Texas is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist specializing in Velopharyngeal Dysfunction & Cleft Palate. The ideal candidate will diagnose and treat children aged 0-21, providing in-person and virtual therapy services. A Master’s degree, CCC-SLP certification, and TX-SLP license are required along with at least two years of professional experience in a pediatric setting. Join a recognized organization committed to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology field of study required.
• CCC-SLP certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association required.
• TX-SLP license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation required.
• 2-year professional experience as SLP in pediatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies.
• Provide speech-language therapy services to patients.
• Maintain records as required by law and policy.
• Administer formal tests as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Experience with pediatric populations

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification

TX-SLP license

Job description

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 required
• 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)

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

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