Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

US-TX-Lakeway

CCC

Req #: 353036
Type: Per Diem
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Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

 Lakeway, TX

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Inpatient Rehab

Hours vary: Monday to Sunday 

PRN (as needed)

PRN Rate: $60

Weekend differential $6

Shift minimum requirements: 2 weekend days per month: 24 shifts per year minimum.

Seeking a Speech Language Pathologist at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Lakeway, TX. This is a PRN position that will train to cover both our inpatient rehabilitation unit as well as our Day Neuro program. The candidate will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to treat medically complex patients that include stroke, brain injury, SCI, cancer, and other acquired or progressive neurological diagnoses with co-morbidities including aphasia, cognitive-communication deficits, motor speech disorders and dysphagia.  We are seeking a patient-centered candidate with strong swallowing and neurological rehab skills who works well in a team setting. We are open to recent graduates with previous experience in a rehab setting. No CFY opportunities at this time. Shift minimum requirements: 2 days per month to cover high-need days with a minimum of 24 shifts/year. Preferred experience with: e-stim, FEES/MBSS, and evidence-based intervention methods. Opportunities within the company for professional growth and continuing education provided.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient's need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional and patient-centered treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community and prior level of function.  Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

We are seeking someone who can:

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* Evaluate the patient's level of functioning and develop an individualized treatment plan aligned with patient and family goals
* Participate in discharge planning including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment
* Work closely with an interdisciplinary team model.
* Perform standardized assessments for disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and fluency disorders to create an individualized and patient-centered plan of care. 
* Perform clinical swallow evaluations and interpret Modified Barium Swallow evaluations in order to safely determine a diet and individualized plan of care. 
* Plan and deliver effective patient and family training to address safety concerns and facilitate carryover into the home and community.
* Participate in monthly speech trainings and CEU's related to speech pathology.
* Market and promote speech services to the community in order to grow the speech program in Central Texas.
* Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and customer service skills.

Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
* CCC-SLP certification from ASHA, TX-SLP certification from the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
* Dysphagia experience required. 
* 3+ years of outpatient experience with adult neuro preferred. 
* LSVT/SPEAK OUT certification preferred.
* Working knowledge and familiarity with AAC preferred.
* NMES for swallowing (AmpCare preferred).

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