Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Location: Lakeway, TX

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Float (Inpatient and Day Neuro)

Hours vary: Monday to Friday 

Full Time

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

 Starting salary: $71,760 - $101,400

Seeking a Full time Speech Language Pathologist Therapist to join our growing multi-disciplinary team in our IPR and Day Neuro setting. This is a float position with a Monday through Friday schedule at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Lakeway. Cross training required to cover both our inpatient rehab unit as well as our Day Neuro program as needed. The candidate will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to treat medically complex patients that include stroke, brain injury, SCI and other acquired neuro diagnosis with co-morbidities including aphasia, cognitive communication deficits, motor speech disorders and dysphagia. We are seeking a candidate with strong neurological rehab skills who works well in a team setting. We are open to recent graduates with previous experience with cognitive rehab, brain injury and stroke- No CFY opportunities at this time.

Benefits of becoming a Therapist with us:

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program
• New Grad Mentorship
• Residency Programs
• Continuing Education
• Student Loan Assistance

*Eligibility and effective dates vary

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional and patient-centered treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community, vocational or academic activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Specific Duties• Evaluate the patient's level of functioning and develop an individualized treatment plan aligned with patient and family goals• Participate in discharge planning including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment

Preferred Skills• Working knowledge and familiarity with AAC • NMES for swallowing

We are seeking someone who can:

• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team model.
• Perform standardized assessments for disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and fluency disorders to create an individualized and patient-centered plan of care.
• Perform clinical swallow evaluations and interpret Modified Barium Swallow evaluations in order to safely determine a diet and individualized plan of care.
• Plan and deliver effective patient and family training to address safety concerns and facilitate carryover into the home and community.
• Participate in monthly speech trainings and CEU’s related to speech pathology.
• Market and promote speech services to the community in order to grow the speech program in Central Texas.
• Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA, TX-SLP certification from the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• Dysphagia experience required.
• 3 years of outpatient experience with adult neuro preferred. 
• LSVT/SPEAK OUT certification preferred.

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.