Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Job Location: Dallas, TX 75231

Job Duration: 8 months (with possible extension)

Shift: 5 days a week, Day Shift

Job Responsibilities:

· Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing skills.

· Utilize standardized tests and clinical observations to diagnose speech and language disorders.

· Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans based on the assessment results.

· Set specific, measurable goals for each patient to improve communication or swallowing abilities.

· Therapy and Intervention: Deliver therapy sessions tailored to the patient’s needs, including exercises, activities, and use of assistive devices.

· Address various disorders such as articulation, fluency, voice, language comprehension, and expression.

· Education and Counseling: Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication disorders and management strategies.

· Provide counseling to support the emotional and psychological aspects of communication disorders.

· Collaboration: Work with other healthcare professionals, educators, and families to ensure comprehensive care.

· Collaborate with doctors, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and educators to create a holistic treatment approach.

Certification Requirements:

· Must possess the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

· Applicants without this certification (e.g., SLPA’s, CF’s) will not be accepted.

Skills:

· Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

· Bilingual skills are a plus, providing an advantage in meeting the needs of a diverse student population.

Commitment:

· Must be available for full-time 40 hours/week employment.

· Must be flexible and willing to work throughout the district. Specific locations within the district, particularly in South Dallas (south of I-30), will be assigned. A district map will be provided during the interview for reference.

· Bilingual Opportunities:

· There are openings available for bilingual SLPs, which may offer additional opportunities for those proficient in more than one language.

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Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person