Speech Language Pathologist TIRR Outpatient - West University

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.

Job Description

• Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers.
• May assist Level II or III speech pathologists with program development.
• May provide training and guidance to students, interns, and other staff.

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, preferred. Current certification in Basic Life Support.

Principal Accountabilities

• Affords responsibility in the care of the patient.
• Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients with a physician’s referral.
• Accurately interprets evaluation findings.
• Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implements a speech/language pathology treatment program.
• Re-assesses patient status and alters treatment goals, plan, and program as needed.
• Communicates effectively with patient and family.
• Communicates effectively with professional colleagues.
• Manages time effectively.
• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.
• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
• May serve as clinical instructor for Speech interns.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.