Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care at Parkland Health · Chiang Mai

Primary Purpose:

Provides comprehensive communication and swallowing rehabilitative services to facilitate the patient's ability to recover and return to an independent living environment.

Education:

• Must meet the academic and clinical experience requirements of a master's degree in Speech - Language Pathology from an accredited university.

Experience:

• None

Certification/Licensure: Fellowship Only:

• Must have an intern license in Speech Language Pathology from the Texas State Board of Examiners in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology within 30 days of placement in job.
• Must have Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network

OR

Speech/Language pathologist Only:

• Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Must have Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of pediatric and/or adult neurogenic language disorders, swallowing, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, voice disorders, alaryngeal communication, articulation and normal language development.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and family members.