Speech Language Pathologist

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY

Primary responsibility of the Speech Pathologist is to be an active member of the Head and Neck Center Health care team by the evaluation and treatment of patients with swallowing, cognitive and or communication deficits of functional and/or organic origin.

We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in adult outpatient care, particularly in an oncology setting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in conducting and interpreting Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) and providing comprehensive speech and swallowing therapy to adult oncology patients.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESProvide Evaluation
  • Provide a comprehensive evaluation of assigned patients; develop & administer the plan of care consistent with area(s) of deficit; maintain appropriate records (progress notes, IPOCTR, etc.) of activity and services proivded.

Maintain Records
  • Initiate referrals and convey recommendations to the appropriate resource/agency; maintain records (progress notes, IPOCTR, etc.) of activity and services provided.

Participate in Meetings
  • Attend and participate in meetings (rounds, staff, etc.) specific to learning and patient needs.

Facilitate Program Development
  • Facilitate program development and expansion via attendance of professional meetings, via presentations and correspondence


Other duties as assigned

Education

Required: Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Experience

Required: None

All of the following:
Certification in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) within 30 days of hire.
License in Speech Language Pathology issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation within 30 days of date of entry into job.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information
  • Requisition ID: 171759
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Day/Evening
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 107,500
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 129,000
  • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Hard
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Pivotal Position: Yes
  • Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
  • Science Jobs: No

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