Level II - Speech Language Pathologist - $23+ per hour - Children's Health (Dallas)

Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Level II for a job in Southlake, Texas.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Title & Specialty Area: Speech Language Pathologist II

Department: Grapevine Therapy Services

Location: 2020 West State Highway 114 Suite 100 Grapevine, Texas 76051

Shift: 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Variable Shifts, Monday through Friday; Full time; 40 hours per week

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
The incumbent in this position is a senior clinician who is responsible for planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Speech Language Pathology and collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct Speech Language Pathology evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function, setting individualized goals and making discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice; provide direct Speech Language Pathology treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms; collaborate with physicians, patients, family and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning.
• Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities; supervise rehabilitation aides; mentor and instruct Speech Language Pathology interns and other students as indicated.
• Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; attend and participate in departmental meetings, in services, rounds and peer reviews; participate in program development as assigned by Team Leader; and participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency.

• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.

How You’ll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years previous Speech Language Pathology experience required

• Pediatric out-patient experience preferred
• Vital Stimulation certified experience in feeding including with infant population

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• License to practice Speech Language in the state of Texas required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA required
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS Certification upon hire required
• PPMAB - Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (In-Patient only) within 60 days, required

JOB PROFILE

• Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. 

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity. 

Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #19007. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologist Ii-Grapevine Therapy Services-Permanent

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children for 110 years, and generation to come. We recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance