Speech Language Pathologist II- Autism Center

Job Title & Specialty Area: Speech Language Pathologist II Department: Autism Center Location: Children's Medical Center Plano Shift: Part time; 20 hours per week Job Type: On-Site Additional Information: In this role you will conduct assessments in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate a child’s speech, language, and social communication skills in order provide expert recommendations to support accurate diagnosis and next steps for care. Special Note: This role will support Behavioral Health services at Children's Medical Center Plano for the Summer 2026 expansion. Summary The incumbent in this position is a senior clinician who is responsible for planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Speech Language Pathology and collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards. Responsibilities Provide direct Speech Language Pathology services to patients in accordance with standards of practice; independently select reliable and valid assessment tools relevant to diagnosis, functional limitation and patient history; demonstrate progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluations forms, progress notes, education forms; collaborate with physicians, patients, family, and other members of health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning; use unscheduled time to flex to other work areas for patient treatment. Serve as a preceptor and act as a mentor for new staff therapists, students and rehabilitation aides; train in specialized assessment tools, advanced treatment techniques and/or specialized treatments; plan, implement and coordinate educational programs (including student programs) within assigned area Assist in developing, interpreting, and reviewing policies and procedures of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department; demonstrate active participation in the department's quality assessment and improvement strategies. Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area How You’ll Be Successful At least 3 years previous Speech Language Pathology experience required Experience working within the Autism community or ABA facility preferred Pediatric experience preferred Education Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required Licenses and Certifications License to practice Speech Language in the state of Texas required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA required Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required Benefits Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity. #J-18808-Ljbffr