Speech Therapist - Acute and Inpatient Rehab (Southwest)

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Job Summary

Position responsible for the evaluation and rehabilitation of patients of all ages with communication and oral-pharyngeal disorders of functional or neurological origin, in order to facilitate the development and maintenance of human communication and swallowing ability. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Serves as resource to Speech Pathologist Is. Assists Level III speech pathologists and leadership with program development. Provides training and guidance to students and interns.

Hours: Sun - Thurs 8am-4:30pm or option for 4 - 10 hour shifts (Sun - Wed)

At least 1 year of acute and/or inpatient experience preferred. Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited university-based speech/language pathology program.

Licenses/Certifications : Current license to practice speech/language pathology by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology for Texas. Current certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Current certification in Basic Life Support.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Must have at least two (2) years' experience.

• The position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting. Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary. The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Graduate degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited university-based speech/language pathology program.

• Must have two (2) years of experience.

• Current license to practice speech/language pathology by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology for Texas.

• Current certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

• Current certification in Basic Life Support.

• The position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting. Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary. The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.