Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Grapevine, TX
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist (NICU)

Location

Texas | Acute Care NICU (Pediatrics)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs and physician direction.
• Utilizes clinical reasoning to establish appropriate goals focused on progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to address barriers to discharge, including equipment trialing and ordering, patient and family training, home exercise program issuance, and coordination of continuing services.
• Manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions effectively, demonstrating flexibility in caseload coverage and continuity of care communication.
• Completes accurate and timely medical record documentation including daily notes, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines.
• Adheres to discipline-specific state practice acts, maintains professional licensure in good standing, and fulfills all state-mandated continuing education requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of Texas, in good standing.
• Experience in an Acute Care NICU or Pediatric setting is required.
• Ability to evaluate patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on clinical reasoning.
• Knowledge of and adherence to state practice acts and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to complete thorough and timely medical record documentation in compliance with state, federal, and intermediary guidelines.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience participating in student clinical education programs, including supervision and evaluation of students.
• Demonstrated involvement in professional development activities, continuing education, and professional organizations.
• Familiarity with performance improvement methodologies and quality improvement initiatives in a clinical setting.

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized, high-acuity NICU/Pediatric environment with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable patient populations.
• Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team committed to patient safety, quality care, and professional growth.