Sr. Speech Pathologist - Feeding & Swallowing

Position: Sr. Speech Pathologist - Feeding & Swallowing Talent Area: Therapist Full/Part Time: Full time Department: WC OP & Ancilary Admin Shift: 4 (10) Hour Shifts Job ID: 425645 We are searching for a Sr. Speech Pathologist - (Feeding/Swallowing) -- 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 years with speech, oral motor/swallowing, language, and learning disorders. Responsibilities Performs patient evaluations/consultations and interprets results Provides results verbally to patient and/or family/caregiver and/or to referral source Develops treatment plan in conjunction with patient and/or family/caregiver Implements treatment plan and monitors progress on an ongoing basis Maintains records as required by law, IDS policy and administrative regulations Documents evaluation procedures, results, diagnoses, and recommendations Attends and participates in continuing education programs as required to maintain licensure and promote professional growth Promotes speech-language pathology services within the community and the IDS 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 1-year professional speech-language pathology experience with pediatrics required Preferred experience with pediatric dysphagia evaluation and treatment in medically complex populations, including NICU follow up, trach/vent/PMV, genetic syndromes, cardiac, and Head and Neck Tumor program Patients range in age from infancy to adolescents Involvement in multidisciplinary teams including Aerodigestive Clinic and Swallow Disorders Clinic Opportunities for growth in VFSS and FEES Must be skilled in complex feeding therapy techniques Evidence-based evaluation and treatment methods Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Children's Hospital