Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Lakeway, TX is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an Inpatient Rehab/Outpatient Day Neuro position. Hours vary from Monday to Sunday, with a PRN (as needed) rate of $60, a weekend differential of $6, and a sign on bonus of $5,000. Shift minimum requirements include 2 weekend days per month and a minimum of 24 shifts per year.

This is a PRN position that will train to cover both the inpatient rehabilitation unit and the Day Neuro program. The candidate will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to treat medically complex patients that include stroke, brain injury, SCI, cancer, and other acquired or progressive neurological diagnoses with co-morbidities including aphasia, cognitive-communication deficits, motor speech disorders, and dysphagia. We are seeking a patient-centered candidate with strong swallowing and neurological rehab skills who works well in a team setting. We are open to recent graduates with previous experience in a rehab setting. No CFY opportunities at this time.

Responsibilities include evaluating all assigned patients, developing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans in accordance with the patient's need and physician direction. The candidate will also be responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients, ensuring the design of functional and patient-centered treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community and prior level of function. The candidate will serve as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers, and self. Other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery will also be performed.

Qualifications include a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP certification from ASHA, TX-SLP certification from the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Dysphagia experience is required, along with 3+ years of outpatient experience with adult neuro preferred. LSVT/SPEAK OUT certification and working knowledge and familiarity with AAC are also preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans