Speech Pathologist

Summary

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist. The ideal candidate should have experience in the evaluation and treatment of Neonates and swallowing disorders. Ability to practice independently is preferred. The successful candidate will work within a growing multidisciplinary team of laryngologists, H&N surgeons, other SLPs, and SLP students.

Job Duties

• Evaluates and treats inpatient and outpatient adults and pediatric patients with communication disorders and/or
  swallowing disorders.
• Schedules appointments, discusses patient progress and/or status with physicians and other professionals.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Monitors patient needs.
• Documents daily treatment and evaluation results.
• May supervise student externs.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and Texas State Licensure as a Speech Pathologist from the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR).

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care.- Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective.- Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve.- Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.