Inpatient Speech Pathologist

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The acutecare speechpathologist will have the knowledge and skills to evaluate, diagnose,and treat medically complex patients within medical/surgicaland intensive care settings.Typical populations served include children with neurological, aerodigestive, cardiac,trauma, prematurity, and hematology/oncology diagnoses.The speech pathologist willbe responsible forcomprehensive, developmentallyappropriateclinicalfeeding evaluations, instrumental swallow assessments, andfeeding/dysphagia management for children ranging frominfancy to adolescence. The speech pathologist will also evaluateand create individualizedevidencedbasedtreatment plans for cognitive communication, speech, and language disorders with emphasis on restoring function, prevention of disability,andenhancing communicationoutcomes. The speech pathologist willcollaborate with multidisciplinary teamsincluding nurses, physicians,dietitians,lactation,respiratory therapists,andoccupational/physicaltherapists tooptimizepatient outcomes.Family centered care with strong caregiver education is essential during evaluation and treatment sessionstofacilitatedischarge planning.Responsibilities alsoincludeelectronicdocumentation,rounding, staff/student education,use of standardized assessments, quality, safety,and clinical prioritizationwithin afast-pacedenvironment.The SLPis responsible forrotating weekend coverage, holidays, and inclement weathercoverage.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in speech/language pathology, communication disorders, or related.
• At least 2 years of pediatric feeding/swallowing experience in an acute pediatric hospital is preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.
• 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 is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.