Job Summary
Speech Language Pathologist (Inpatient) in Houston, Texas. The position involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, and swallowing impairments in a hospital setting. The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans tailored to patients’ age and needs, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology, at least 1 year of experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Neonatal and pediatric experience, adult speech therapy experience, experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
- Unit Information: The role is based on a unit with 381 beds, including NICU, pediatric, and adult patients. Equipment utilized includes Meditech Magic and Meditech Expanse electronic medical record systems.
- Typical Procedures: Assessment of speech, language, and swallowing, development of evidence-based intervention plans, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and documentation of patient progress.
- Additional Information: The candidate will be expected to exhibit high-functioning capabilities, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to responsibilities. The work environment adheres to unit policies, with a dress code of dark blue scrubs. Weekend and on-call duties are not applicable for this role.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
