Speech Language Pathologist, FT Days

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital Corporation seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment and treatment for patients with communication or swallowing disorders in a pediatric setting. The role includes evaluating, planning and documenting progress, and coordinating with therapy teams as needed.

Qualifications include a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Texas licensure, CCC or CFY, and BLS. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to assist a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Current Texas license.
• CCC or CFY.
• Current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, plans and implements treatment programs and documents treatment accurately.
• Coordinates treatment with physical and occupational therapy when appropriate to ensure patient needs are met.
• Educates patients and families.
• Provides care to patients of varying ages with age related needs.

Skills

Knowledge of SLP principles

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

MS in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Functions independently and consistently in the delivery of quality care to patients with communication or swallowing disorders in accordance with individual patient needs, physician orders, department policies and procedures and standards of practice. Evaluates patients, plans and implements treatment programs and documents treatment accurately. Coordinates treatment with physical and occupational therapy when appropriate to ensure patient needs are met. Educates patients and families. Provides care to patients of varying ages with age related needs.Work Experience:None.License/Registration/Certification:Current Texas license.Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).Current Basic Life Support (BLS).Education and Training:Master of Science degree in Speech/Language Pathology, or equivalent education if trained outside of U.S.Skills:Knowledge of Speech-Language Pathology principles and procedures.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Good communication and interpersonal skills in view of frequent interaction with patients, staff and visitors.Good problem-solving ability to in order to determine the best methods to address patient problems.