Speech Pathologist
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7284219 (Ref:20604-en_US)
Posted: September 29, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas is seeking a part time Speech-Language Pathologist. The ideal candidate should have experience in the evaluation and treatment of upper airway and swallowing disorders. Ability to independently perform modified barium swallow studies and FEES is preferred. The successful candidate will work within a growing multidisciplinary team of laryngologists, head and neck surgeons, and speech pathologists. Additional opportunities available with this position include participation in weekly tumor board, education and training of students and residents, community outreach, and participation in multidisciplinary research.
This position will be located at Ben Taub General Hospital.
The ideal candidate must have a master's degree and must be eligible for or hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and licensure from the state of Texas.
Job Duties
- Evaluates and treats inpatient and outpatient adult patients with communication disorders and/or swallowing disorders.
- Schedules appointments, discusses patient progress and/or status with physicians and other professionals.
- Provides patient/family education.
- Monitors patient needs.
- Documents daily treatment and evaluation results.
- May supervise student externs.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master'sdegree in Speech Language Pathology.
- One year of relevant experience.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and Texas State Licensure as a Speech Pathologist from the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR).
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
