Speech Language Pathologist / SLP Specialist

Transform Lives Through Communication in Plano - Discover Your Next Adventure as a Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

Imagine your next career move launching you into a world where every interaction matters not only in the office but in the hearts of those you serve. Embarking on a journey as a Speech Language Pathologist in the spirited city of Plano, Texas, presents you with the rare opportunity to make a profound impact on lives. Here, your work transcends routine sessions, allowing you to rekindle passions, restore confidence, and facilitate genuine human connections from little ones mastering their first words to older adults regaining their autonomy.

This role is designed for you to leverage your expertise across a spectrum of clients of all ages within an environment that harmoniously combines outpatient therapy and occasional inpatient responsibilities. Whether your passion lies in early childhood language acquisition, navigating adult cognitive communication hurdles, or empowering the elderly through cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation, this position is set to provide you both satisfaction and adaptability.

Description

• Assess various patient demographics, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, utilizing both standardized assessments and observational techniques.
• Create individualized treatment protocols tailored to meet both immediate and long-lasting communication, cognitive, and swallowing goals.
• Deliver targeted speech therapy interventions addressing language, fluency, voice, and swallowing challenges on a one-on-one basis.
• Team up with physical and occupational therapists, nursing staff, physicians, caregivers, and families to develop integrated care strategies.
• Educate patients and their families to support therapeutic progress beyond the clinical environment.
• Participate in occasional inpatient evaluations and interventions, ensuring harmonious continuity of care.
• Maintain precise and timely documentation that complies with state, federal, and organizational regulations.
• Continuously engage in professional development and peer learning to enhance your skillset.

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a supervised Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) prior to achieving ASHA certification.

Certifications

• Active state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist .
• Preferred: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of starting work.

Skills

• Expertise in evidence-based therapeutic methods across all age groups, with a robust understanding of both developmental and acquired speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Capability to modify therapy approaches to address diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Strong clinical decision-making and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical recordkeeping and documentation practices.

Benefits

• Attractive salary that reflects your experience.
• Flexible work hours to enhance work-life harmony and diverse caseloads.
• Paths to specialize in pediatric services, adult neurological rehabilitation, or geriatric care.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages available.
• Financial support for professional development and continuing education.
• A collaborative environment centered on quality patient care and personal growth.

As a Speech Language Pathologist here, you wont merely guide patients through therapy youll become part of a mission to renew voices, enrich communication, and foster moments of happiness through the simplest means: understanding and being understood.

Joining our team means collaborating with professionals who feel like family in an atmosphere that values cooperation over competition. Each patient holds a unique narrative, and we entrust you with the task of helping to define how that story unfolds.

Living and working in Plano comes with a unique rhythm a blend of vibrant growth and inviting southern charm. Tucked in the suburban comforts of Texas, this city is a beacon of innovation balanced with warmth. With its multitudes of parks and recreational spots, outdoor enthusiasts will find themselves immersed in nature alongside bustling urban amenities, enabling a perfect balance of tranquility and vibrancy.

Food lovers can explore an array of culinary delights from gourmet dining to beloved local eateries, while shopaholics take advantage of both charming boutiques and modern malls. The community buzzes with activity, filled with cultural festivals, art displays, and local markets that offer a taste of the diverse fabric of the area.

For those looking toward the future, Plano offers more than just an attractive lifestyle no state income tax, an affordable cost of living, and a flourishing healthcare industry position this remarkable city as a landscape where careers flourish.

Whether you're just embarking on your professional journey or are an experienced clinician ready to explore fresh opportunities, youll uncover a place where you can advance and thrive both personally and professionally.

Were searching for a Speech Language Pathologist who is motivated not only by results, but by the power of compassion. If you view a shy child and see a future filled with possibilities, or hear the hesitant speech of someone recovering from injury and recognize their determination, we want to connect with you.

You might specialize in the pediatric realm looking to expand into adult therapies or perhaps you work primarily with adults and have a desire to engage with early intervention practices.

Whatever your passion, if you are ready to serve with heart and lead with professionalism, we invite you to make this connection with us.

If you understand that speech reaches beyond mere sounds, and therapy encompasses more than just tasks if you believe in the value of trust as a foundation for progress, and humor as an essential part of communication then this might be your next destination in your career narrative.

Join us in a community that honors connection, communication, and the fortitude it requires to start anew. Apply today and lend your voice to our dedicated team together we can help others find theirs.