About this role
Overview
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
at Baylor University Medical Center
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Acute
Full time
Tuesday - Saturday
Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.
Starting salary: $73,840.00
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in adult dysphagia required.
Competency in Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) strongly preferred.
Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) is a distinguished teaching hospital located near downtown Dallas and is continually recognized as a top hospital in the nation. BUMC provides multiple clinical specialties, including Level 1 trauma services, transplantation, Level III NICU, left-ventricular assist (LVAD) implantation, Stroke Center and a dedicated cancer hospital. Therapists have the opportunity to rotate positions between teams, providing the opportunity to expand their treatment skills across a variety of diagnoses and to develop clinical specializations.
At Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation (BSWIR) at BUMC, we love acute care and all the inherent complexities and fast pace. This is where the patient’s journey starts, whether a trauma, myocardial infarction or stroke, organ transplant or an intensive care stay. Working in this challenging environment takes a robust professional support and development system, and we have worked hard to create just that. From the New Graduate Program to Advanced Practice Mentoring, Board Certification, or preparing you as a clinical instructor, we have the programs to support your success.
Benefits of becoming a Therapist with us:
We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
- Clinical Ladder Program
- New Grad Mentorship
- Residency Programs
- Continuing EducationStudent Loan Assistance
Responsibilities
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation (BSWIR) at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to work closely with our dedicated lung transplant team. In this role, you will address dysphagia, voice, and complex speech-language needs through specialized diagnostics, including Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS), and speaking valve placement (including inline with mechanical ventilation). You will also have opportunities to engage in research and clinical program development.
Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction. Responsible for the delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Specific Duties
- Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
- Coordinate treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services as available community resources.
- Develop comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association or eligibility for Certification pending professional experience required.
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
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Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans