Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Austin, TX (William Cannon)

Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Outpatient 

PRN (as needed)

Hours vary: Monday to Friday / 7am to 7pm

PRN Rate: $60/hr

Benefits of becoming a Therapist with us:

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

Responsibilities

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation (BSWIR) is seeking a consistent PRN speech pathologist to be part of an outpatient multidisciplinary team model. This position is based at Austin-William Cannon outpatient clinic, in South Austin, but candidate shall be open to cover at other locations throughout the area as needed. We are searching for candidates with at least 3 years of experience treating adult cognitive-communication and dysphagia disorders.

We are seeking someone who can:

• 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, voice, and swallowing 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.

Qualifications

• 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. Oncology experience preferred.
• LSVT/SPEAK OUT certification required. Voice experience preferred.
• 3+ years of outpatient experience with adult neuro preferred.

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Additional Data

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