Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Level II for a job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Job Title & Specialty Area: Speech Language Pathologist II- Hematology-Oncology/Pulmonology Specialist
Department: Acute Care Therapy
Location: Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Shift: Variable shift options: Monday- Friday or Sunday-Thursday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Job Type: On-Site
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience.
Summary:
The incumbent in this position is a senior clinician 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.
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; demonstrate progression of treatment plan; report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation; collaborate with physicians, patients, family, and other members of the health care team.
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff therapists, students, and rehabilitation aides.
- Assist in developing, interpreting, and reviewing policies and procedures of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department.
- Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position.
How You’ll Be Successful:
WORK EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years previous Speech Language Pathology experience required.
- Two years of acute care experience and one year of pediatric experience preferred or vice versa.
- Acute care experience within a hospital setting preferred.
- Experience within Hematology-Oncology and/or Pulmonology preferred.
EDUCATION
- Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Graduate or professional work or advanced degree preferred.
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 required.
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
- 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.
Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #16283. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologist II - Acute Care - Hematology-Oncology/Pulmonology Specialist
About Children's Health (Dallas)
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children for 110 years and generations to come.
Benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Holiday Pay.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- License and certification reimbursement.
- Life insurance.
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