Speech Language Pathologist PRN (Pedi Neurosurgery)

UT Physicians Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Physicians Inc is seeking a Licensed Speech Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluations and treatments for patients dealing with voice, airway, and swallowing challenges in a leading academic medical center in Houston. The role involves working with diverse patient populations and requires relevant licensures. Employees enjoy generous benefits and a supportive work environment fostering growth and wellness.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (37-38 days yearly)

Longevity Pay after two years

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• SP-L - Licensed Speech Pathologist is required.
• CCC - Clinical Speech Pathologist is required.
• Experience preferred with specialty populations in voice, airway, and swallowing pathology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and provide treatment plans for patients with voice, airway, and swallowing issues.
• Perform diagnostic imaging examinations and assessments.
• Coordinate therapy services before and after surgeries.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient interaction

Therapy planning

Diagnostic assessments

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

• SP-L - Licensed Speech Pathologist required
• CCC - Clinical Speech Pathologist required

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with voice, airway, and swallowing problems. Responsible for evaluation and treatment of primarily adult patients, as well as select pediatric patients in a tertiary academic medical center.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Essential Functions

• Performs clinical evaluation of voice, airway, and swallowing pathology as related to educational, medical, social and psychological factors to identify patient needs for therapy services.
• Evaluates special populations, including professional voice users/performers, patients with neurological disorders, head & neck cancer patients, and select pediatric patients with voice/airway/swallowing pathology.
• Performs diagnostic laryngeal imaging examinations (flexible and rigid videostroboscopy) and acoustic/aerodynamic assessments of voice/airway function.
• Performs instrumental assessments of swallowing, including flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEES) and modified barium swallow studies (MBSS).
• Plans and conducts rehabilitative treatment programs consistent with the specific area(s) of deficit. Maintains competency in up-to-date physiologic voice and dysphagia therapy skills.
• Coordinates pre- and post-operative therapy services for select patients undergoing surgery for voice, airway, and swallowing pathology. This includes determining the need for, and facilitating the referral to, specific specialists and imaging.
• Performs outpatient therapy sessions with patients, in person or virtually. Writes reports on diagnostic findings, therapy used, and progress made. Depending on department needs, may provide clinical coordination for speech therapy related programs.
• Depending on department needs, may recruit subjects for research programs, as well as actively participate in the conceptualization and actualization of research projects within the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• SP-L - Licensed Speech Pathologist required
• CCC - Clinical Speech Pathologist required

Minimum Education:

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required

Minimum Experience:

None or completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) covering the clinical domains of voice, airway and swallowing pathology and/or experience as part of a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary laryngology treatment team preferred

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.