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JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position is responsible for assessing patients and developing the therapy plan of care. This position provides education to patients patients family members and/or caregivers and collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a member of the interprofessional care team providing direct patient care the SLP position has responsibility to deliver exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety customer service and optimum patient outcomes.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE 20%
SERVICE 25%
QUALITY/SAFETY 25%
FINANCE 15%
GROWTH/INNOVATION 15%
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
o Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications Licenses and Registrations section.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
o None
CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
o Texas Speech Language Pathologist License or eligible for temporary Texas Speech Language Pathologist License must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment. Compact license acceptable according to current Board requirements
o Certificate of Clinical Competence in SpeechLanguage Pathology (CCCSLP) by the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association (ASHA)
o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
o Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
o Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
o Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
o Competent assessment organizational and problemsolving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
o Exhibits strong interpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and coworkers
o Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians interprofessional care team and patients and their families
o Possesses comprehensive computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment
o Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection evaluation utilization of treatment plans
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Attire Yes/No
Uniform No
Scrubs Yes
Business professional No
Other (dept approved) Yes
OnCall* No
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (i.e. Disaster Severe Weather Event etc) regardless of selection above.
Travel**
May require travel within No
Houston Metropolitan area
May require travel outside No
of Houston Metropolitan area
**Travel specifications may vary by department.
Please note any other special considerations to this job:
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Full Time