Speech Pathologist- Inpatient Acute Care Service - Part-Time (Nex)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Location:Medical Center - Fort WorthDepartment:Rehab-Downtown
FWShift:First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly
Hours:8Summary:The inpatient staff speech pathologist (SLP) will
have the education, knowledge and skill to provide inpatient
services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development,
restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric
conditions, illness and injury in an acute medical setting.
Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for
children primarily with feeding and swallowing disorders, or new
onset articulation, voice, resonance, fluency, and
receptive/expressive language disorders. The SLP will provide
speech language services for chronically ill patients admitted to
hospital for lengthy stays. The SLP is also responsible for
providing swallow function studies for both inpatients and
outpatients in collaboration with the radiologist. The position
shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to
other medical professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook
Children's Health Care System and within the community.
Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall
follow department and system policies.Education:Master's degree in
speech/language pathology.At least 2 years of pediatric
feeding/swallowing experience in an acute pediatric hospital is
preferred.Certification/Licensure:CPR Certification.State license
or eligible for state licensure.Certificate of Clinical Competency
in Speech/Language Pathology, or eligible for application upon
completion of Clinical Fellowship Year and must be obtained within
12 months of hire to maintain employment at Cook.About Us:Cook
Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's,
and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery,
rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet
children's needs.Cook Children's is an EOE/AA,
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Fort Worth , Speech Pathologist- Inpatient Acute Care Service - Part-Time (Nex), Healthcare , Fort Worth, Texas
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