Speech Pathologist Clinical Consultant - ENT (Medical Center)

The Methodist Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Houston is seeking a Speech Pathologist Clinical Consultant to provide comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis and treatment. The role involves developing therapy plans, educating patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative speech-language services, assessing patient function.
• Develop and implement individualized care and treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an approved education program

Tools

Clinical equipment

Job description

Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Speech Pathologist (SP) Clinical Consultant functions as a licensed speech-language pathologist, providing comprehensive patient care including diagnosis, treatment, and consultation to promote patient health. This role involves evaluating and developing therapy plans for a broad range of diagnoses and acuities on an outpatient basis. As an experienced therapist, the SP Clinical Consultant educates patients and their families, collaborates with healthcare professionals for problem resolution and goal achievement, and contributes to the development of best practices and process improvements.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED

Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans for primary age groups and populations served.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care demonstrating I CARE values: INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, EXCELLENCE.
• Practice the Caring and Serving Model and deliver service using HM Service Standards.
• Ensure exceptional patient experiences through positive communication (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words).
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient experiences.
• Engage patients in their care plans during handoffs and reports.
• Support organizational vision and abide by I CARE values.

Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide consultative speech-language services, assessing patient function across diagnoses and complexities.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to colleagues, sharing best practices.
• Foster positive work relationships and contribute to a healthy team environment.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and implement individualized care and treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Educate patients and families on therapy techniques for continued progress outside the clinic.
• Refer patients to physicians when additional medical evaluation or procedures are necessary.
• Assist in improving patient satisfaction scores through service excellence.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as needed, and recognize complications.
• Lead practice improvements and contribute to protocol development for specific populations.
• Model advanced assessment and documentation skills, contributing to safety standards.
• Manage workload effectively to meet quality and safety targets.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately document patient education and procedures, ensuring timely record-keeping and billing.
• Prioritize tasks efficiently, assisting with related administrative duties as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilize research to inform treatment planning and stay updated on advances affecting patient care.
• Seek opportunities for specialization and professional development, maintaining an ongoing development plan.

This description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as needed. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise responsibilities accordingly.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an approved education program for the required credentials.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three years as a Speech Language Pathologist.

License/Certification

REQUIRED

• SLP - State Licensure within 90 days or
• SLP-Temp - Temporary State Licensure within 90 days or
• ASHA-CCC-SLP - Certification in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.

BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KSA/ Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate necessary skills and competencies, with ongoing assessments.
• Proficiency in English for effective communication, especially regarding safety.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to work independently, handle challenging cases, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in computer systems and clinical equipment.
• Maintain professional competence in evaluating and treating complex patient populations.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Scrubs, Business professional, Other (department approved)

ON-CALL

• Not required, but may be necessary during emergencies.

TRAVEL

• No travel required within or outside Houston Metropolitan area.

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group combines clinical excellence, research, and education, providing cutting-edge treatments and comprehensive patient care within an academic environment. As a non-profit, it maintains physician autonomy while fostering innovation and research.