Staff Position

Speech Language Pathologist
Cook Children’s Health Care System
Fort Worth, TX

$33-42/hour

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Overview

Start DateASAP

Pay

Estimated pay

$33-42/hour

Benefits

Holiday Pay
Continuing Education
403b retirement plan
Pet insurance
Sick pay
Wellness and fitness programs
Mileage reimbursement
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

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License

Other license in Texas

Other

Eligible to work in US

Description

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Rehab-Downtown FW

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

Summary:

The inpatient staff speech pathologist (SLP) will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide inpatient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury in an acute medical setting. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children primarily with feeding and swallowing disorders, or new onset articulation, voice, resonance, fluency, and receptive/expressive language disorders. The SLP will provide speech language services for chronically ill patients admitted to hospital for lengthy stays. The SLP is also responsible for providing swallow function studies for both inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with the radiologist. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other medical professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Children's Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.

Education:
Master's degree in speech/language pathology.

At least 2 years of pediatric feeding/swallowing experience in an acute pediatric hospital is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:
CPR Certification.

State license or eligible for state licensure.

Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech/Language Pathology, or eligible for application upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year and must be obtained within 12 months of hire to maintain employment at Cook.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Cook Childrens Health Care System Job ID #JR-105934. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologist - Part-Time (Nex)

Employer

Cook Children’s Health Care System

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About Cook Children'sWhen you work here, you grow here.Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don’t otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities.Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. We are proud to be Forbes' #1 Best Large U.S. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home.Apply now and be part of this magic.

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