Speech Language Pathologist II

At Houston Methodist, the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) II position is responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of care for a broad range of diagnoses and acuities. This position may specialize in care for certain complex patient types, through advanced training and education. As an experienced SLP, this position provides education to patients, patient's family members, and/or caregivers, and collaborates with other interprofessional team members, as needed, for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.

As a member of the interprofessional care team, the SLP II position provides patient care directly and delivers exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes. This position serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff, including other Therapists, and technicians and may act as a clinical resource to students, and clinical fellows.

The SLP II position assists with collection of quality metrics and analytics, with development of best practices and process improvement initiatives, as designated.

Non-exempt

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

• Three years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist

• SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and  Compact license acceptable according to the Board requirements and
• ASHA-CCC-SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• 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
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
• Demonstrates increasing expertise and executes experienced clinical skills in treatments provided and/or for a particular patient population
• 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 co-workers
• Ability to function independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations
• Demonstrates sound judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment
• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans for increasingly complex patient populations

• Contributes to teamwork, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Offers guidance to interprofessional health care team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
• Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care. Partners with members of the interprofessional care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information…