Supplemental Speech Pathologist, Southeast

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.

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.
• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
• May serve as clinical instructor for Speech interns.
• Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited university-based Speech/Language Pathology program and be awarded a Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must hold a current license to practice as a Speech/Language Pathology intern by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology for Texas.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: 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.