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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$81,578 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, ENT's, head/neck surgeons, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, neurologists and other referring physicians.
- Perform standardized assessments for disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, and fluency disorders to create an individualized and patient-centered plan of care.
- Perform clinical swallow evaluations and interpret Modified Barium Swallow evaluations in order to safely determine a diet and individualized plan of care.
- Plan and deliver effective patient and family training to address safety concerns and facilitate carryover into the home and community.
- Participate in monthly speech trainings and CEU's related to speech pathology.
- Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and customer service skills.
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
- CCC-SLP certification from
ASHA, TX-SLP
certification from the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.- Dysphagia experience required.
LSVT/SPEAK OUT
certification required.- 3+ years of outpatient experience with adult neuro preferred.