Speech Pathologist, Inpatient, TIRR TMC

About the Role

We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and rehabilitate patients of all ages with communication and oral-pharyngeal disorders of functional or neurological origin. This role focuses on facilitating the development and maintenance of human communication and swallowing ability. You will document findings, progress, and instructions for patients and caregivers, assist senior speech pathologists with program development, and may provide training and guidance to students, interns, and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 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 creates a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implements a speech/language pathology treatment program and re-assesses patient status, altering treatment goals, plan, and program as needed.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and 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.
• 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 by adhering 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 contributing 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
• Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to receive oral and written communication and to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors, and observe physical characteristics.