Cook Children's Health Care System
Speech Language Pathologist - $33-42 per hour
Cook Children's Health Care System, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Fort Worth, Texas.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Speech Language PathologistDiscipline:
TherapyStart Date:
ASAPDuration:
OngoingEmployment Type:
StaffLocation:Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:Rehab-Downtown FW
Shift:First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:40
Summary:The 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 Childrens Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.
Education/Experience:Master's degree required in speech/language pathology, communication disorders, or related field
At least 2 years of pediatric feeding/swallowing experience in an acute pediatric hospital is preferred
Certification/Licensure:Speech-language pathologist (SLP) license in Texas
(or license eligible)
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of employment.
Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech/Language Pathology, or eligible for application upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year. * 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-107878. Posted job title: Speech PathologistAbout Cook Children’s Health Care System
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.Why Vivian Health?
Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.Benefits
Holiday PayContinuing Education403b retirement planPet insuranceSick payWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceDiscount programEmployee assistance programs
Specialty:
Speech Language PathologistDiscipline:
TherapyStart Date:
ASAPDuration:
OngoingEmployment Type:
StaffLocation:Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:Rehab-Downtown FW
Shift:First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:40
Summary:The 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 Childrens Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.
Education/Experience:Master's degree required in speech/language pathology, communication disorders, or related field
At least 2 years of pediatric feeding/swallowing experience in an acute pediatric hospital is preferred
Certification/Licensure:Speech-language pathologist (SLP) license in Texas
(or license eligible)
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of employment.
Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech/Language Pathology, or eligible for application upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year. * 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-107878. Posted job title: Speech PathologistAbout Cook Children’s Health Care System
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.Why Vivian Health?
Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.Benefits
Holiday PayContinuing Education403b retirement planPet insuranceSick payWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceDiscount programEmployee assistance programs