Speech Language Pathologist - $46 per hour

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 Pathologist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

Location :

Fort Worth Rehabilitation Center

Department :

Rehab-South Ft. Worth

Shift :

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours :

40

Summary :

The staff speech pathologists will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide in-patient and / or out-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children with : feeding and swallowing disorders, articulation, voice, resonance, and fluency, and receptive / expressive language disorders. Also includes aural rehabilitation / auditory verbal therapy for hearing loss or cochlear implant, and evaluation for augmentative communication devices.  The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other 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.

Qualifications :

Masters degree in Speech / language pathology.

Pediatric experience preferred.

BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.

State license or eligible for state licensure

Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech / Language Pathology.

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.

The staff speech pathologists will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide in-patient and / or out-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children with : feeding and swallowing disorders, articulation, voice, resonance, and fluency, and receptive / expressive language disorders. Also includes aural rehabilitation / auditory verbal therapy for hearing loss or cochlear implant, and evaluation for augmentative communication devices.  The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other 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.

Qualifications :

Masters degree in Speech / language pathology.

Pediatric experience preferred.

BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.

State license or eligible for state licensure

Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech / Language Pathology.

Cook Childrens Health Care System Job ID #eaecb2165c89100158185c24a3bc0001. Posted job title : Speech Pathologist

About Cook Children’s Health Care System

About Cook Children's

When 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.

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