Acute Care Therapy Services - Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Weekends

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Full Time-Weekends-Acute Care
Dallas, Texas | Allied Health
This is an outstanding opportunity for you as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to work for Acute Care Therapy Services at our Medical Center in Dallas. Working as part of our interdisciplinary team, you will use your training and skills to provide evidence-based care to patients. You will be responsible for implementing specific feeding programs based on current principles and practices of the Speech Language Pathologist therapy team and collaborating with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, you will be feeding in-patient acute care patients with an average admittance of 30 days within a six bed unit. This role is mainly on campus but will require minimal virtual meetings to fulfill indirect supervision requirements.
These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.
In addition to performing patient care, you will have opportunities to expand your skills through collaboration with the medical team and advance your knowledge through professional development. If you have a passion for helping families and a dedication to the communities we serve, then this is the role for you!
Shift and Hours: Full-time 40 hours
Primarily Weekend Schedule: Monday (10:00 AM-5:00 PM); Friday (1:00 PM-7:00 PM); Saturday (7:00 AM-7:00 PM); Sunday (7:00 AM-7:00 PM) plus virtual meetings to meet indirect supervision requirement
Location: Acute Care-Children’s Medical Center Dallas- 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, Texas 75235
Experience
At least one year job related experience required
At least one year experience with the pediatric population required
One to two years Speech Language Pathology Assistant experience preferred
Previous customer services experience preferred
In patient pediatric acute care experience preferred
Education
Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Associates degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program required
Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
License and Certification
License to practice as a Certified Speech Language Assistant in the State of Texas required
Current CPR/BLS Certification with the American Heart Association of Healthcare Providers upon hire required
Current Driver's License and automobile insurance required
About Us
Children’s Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children. We take pride in providing a rich and rewarding career opportunities that enable team members to reach their highest potential. We are nationally ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report, serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and are recognized for quality care in every specialty. Children’s Health has also been named one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for ten consecutive years. This esteemed list features healthcare systems which offer professional development, growth, excellent benefits and promotion of diversity above and beyond other organizations.
Benefits
Children’s Health offers opportunities for learning and career development; competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits program . We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls. And we honor and celebrate our staff with year-round employee appreciation events. We invite you to learn more about Children’s Health.