Parkland Health & Hospital System

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

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

For PCHP

• Minimum of two (2) years of combined experience providing speech therapy services in healthcare, home health, inpatient, outpatient, and/or school setting required. Pediatric clinical experience is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) year of Prior authorization review experience with Texas Medicaid, a Medicaid State Agency, a health plan or Managed Care Organization is preferred. Knowledge of prior authorization/utilization management processes and the ability to interpret Texas Medicaid guidelines preferred.

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.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.