Speech Pathologist

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The Speech Language Pathologist will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs. The speech language pathologist will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice. The speech language pathologist assesses and implements direct service for patients for the following: feeding, swallowing, and hearing impairments; cognitive impairments, congenital disorders; developmental disorders/delay; neurological impairments; voice disorders; language disorders/delay; articulation deficits; respiratory impairments; and fluency disorders.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• 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 is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.