Speech Lang. Pathologist PRN- Acute Care

Job Description

Location: Parkland: LL BLK 400\n
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\nProvides comprehensive communication and swallowing rehabilitative services to facilitate the patient's ability to recover to their maximum potential and assumes a leadership role in the Speech Therapy/ Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation department.\n
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS\n
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Education:\n
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• Must have a Master's degree in Speech - Language Pathology from an accredited university.

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• Must have completed a nine-month Clinical Fellowship.

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Experience:\n
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• Must have two years' experience as a Speech/Language Pathologist.

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Certification/Registration/Licensure:\n
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• Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.

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• Must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).

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• Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

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• American Heart Association

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• American Red Cross Rescuer

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• Military Training Network.

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Skills or Special Abilities:\n
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• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of pediatric and/or adult neurogenic language disorders, swallowing, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, voice disorders, alaryngeal communication, articulation and normal language development.

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• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and family members.

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• Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills.

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Requisition ID: 988933