Speech Language Therapist (Rehab)

Job Title & Specialty Area: Speech Language Pathologist I
Cityville Therapy Services
Children's Health Cityville Specialty Center: 2222 Medical District Dr. Shift: Monday- Friday; Job Type: On-Site
Why Children's Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
The incumbent in this position is a staff therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of Speech Language Pathology. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Provide direct Speech Language Pathology evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function, setting individualized goals and making discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice; provide direct Speech Language Pathology treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; collaborate with physicians, patients, family and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning
supervise rehabilitation aides; mentor and instruct Speech Language Pathology interns and other students as indicated
Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; WORK EXPERIENCE
Medical feeding experience preferred
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; License to practice Speech Language Pathology in the state of Texas required
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA within two years from date of hire required
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required
We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
~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.