Overview

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP),internally referred to as our Speech Therapist or Speech-Language Therapist. As our Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. 

 

Shift's Available:  Days 

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN) 

Hours: 8-hour shift - Weekday and Weekend hours available 

Location: Dallas Medical Center - Farmers Branch- TX 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Conduct communication assessments and provide evidence-based therapy for speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in acute and medically complex settings 

• Provide cognitive-communication therapy targeting attention, memory, executive function, and problem-solving in patients with neurological conditions 

• Educate patients and caregivers on safe swallowing, communication strategies, and appropriate use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to support functional outcomes 

• Treat patients across ICU, Inpatient Rehab, NICU, and Pediatrics, addressing feeding, swallowing, congenital, critical care and other communication needs 

• Enhance quality of life and safety by supporting safe oral intake, restoring communication, and promoting cognitive-linguistic recovery 

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with Bachelor's in speech therapy required.
• Licensed by the State in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider's certification upon hire and maintain current.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

•  At least one year of experience in a hospital setting

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.

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Employment StatusPer DiemShiftDaysEqual Employment Opportunity

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Employment Type: CONTRACTOR