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SPEECH THERAPIST (PRN) - BRAIN INJURY REHAB TEXAS SPINE AND JOINT HOSPITAL TYLER TEXAS
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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
New department. Works under the direction of the Director of Rehab and provides speech language pathology services for individual SLP referrals and for referrals to the interdisciplinary brain injury rehabilitation programs. This includes evaluating patient referrals, structuring, implementing, and progressing all SLP treatment plans, as appropriate with input from the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. The SLP is expected to treat patients with TBI's, and any acquired cognitive deficits, including CVA referrals. The SLP should be skilled in treating patients with cognitive impairments, speech deficits, and swallowing deficits. This position must be held by a licensed speech language pathologist.