Travel- NICU SLP -Speech Language Pathology (759) / M-F 8a-5 p / 13 weeks

Speech Language Pathologist

Unit Information: Speech Language Pathologist

Location: The Woman's Hospital of Texas

Address: 7600 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas, 77054

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds - 381; Number of Staff 2; Type of staff: Day Shift 1 FTE Speech Therapist, 1 PRN Speech Therapist (one day a week); Patient Ratios caseload dependent; Type of equipment -; EMR Meditech Magic/Meditech Expanse

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Neonatal Experience; Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Pediatric Experience; Adult Experience

List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Evaluates speech/language and swallowing abilities of patients who have impairments functional limitation, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from premature birth, birth injuries, injury, disease, or other causes and synthesizes the data to establish a plan of care through evidence-based practice interventions and goals appropriate to patient's age and development; Interacts and collaborates with a variety of professionals to implement and assess the intervention program; Completes other duties as assigned

Best personality Fit: The selected individual is expected to exhibit high-functioning capabilities, strong self-motivation, and a proactive, go-getter approach to all assigned responsibilities. The contractor must consistently demonstrate initiative, independence, timely and quality care for the patient.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA; Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology

Floating Area(s): NICU, Pediatric, Adult

Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Dark Blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Bare below the elbows in the NICU