Speech Lang. Pathologist PRN- Acute Care

Location: Parkland: LL BLK 400 Provides comprehensive communication and swallowing rehabilitative services to facilitate the patient's ability to recover to their maximum potential and assumes a leadership role in the Speech Therapy/ Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation department. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Education: Must have a Master's degree in Speech - Language Pathology from an accredited university. Must have completed a nine-month Clinical Fellowship. Experience: Must have two years' experience as a Speech/Language Pathologist. Certification/Registration/Licensure: Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. Must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Rescuer Military Training Network. Skills or Special Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of pediatric and/or adult neurogenic language disorders, swallowing, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, voice disorders, alaryngeal communication, articulation and normal language development. Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and family members. Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills. Requisition ID: 988933