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Speech Language Pathologist
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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
Schedule & Compensation Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Flexible hours may occasionally be arranged to provide the best support for families and program needs.Salary:
$88,000 annuallyDeferred Sign-On Bonus:
$5,000 with a satisfactory 5-month performance appraisal. Bilingual SLP Opportunity Bilingual SLPs are encouraged to apply! Bilingual SLPs must be competent to interpret English/Spanish as determined by achieving language proficiency on the MasterWord Spanish Proficiency Assessment and will receive a bilingual stipend. Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills- Master's degree in speech and language communication disorders from an accredited college or university. Current license as a speech therapist.
- Valid, Current Texas Driver License
- Knowledge of infant/child development
- Knowledge of early intervention techniques
- Knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of assessment techniques
- Interpersonal skills for positive interaction with individuals
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate both orally & in writing
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in applying departmental policy & procedure
- Ability to use/interpret standardized testing instruments Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills
- Previous work experience in Pediatric Therapy
- Bilingual and Pediatrics experience Job Related Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform CPR
- Kneeling
- Pushing
- Light lifting (15 lbs)
- Climbing stairs
- Operating mechanical equipment
- Light carrying (15 lbs)
- Pulling hand over hand
- Operating a motor vehicle
- Ability to see
- Reaching over shoulder
- Simple Grasping
- Hearing (with or without aid)
- Walking
- Standing
- Ability to write
- Sitting
- Twisting Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance