At Houston Methodist, the Sr Speech Pathology Clinical Consultant serves as an advanced practice speech-language pathologist and clinical leader responsible for providing expert patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation for complex patient populations while advancing departmental excellence through mentorship of clinicians and students, staff education, development of clinical protocols and care pathways. In addition to performing the duties of the Speech Pathologist Clinical Consultant, this position is responsible for quality improvement and outcomes measurement initiatives, risk management support, research and evidence-based practice integration, resource planning, and collaboration with physicians, leadership, community partners, and external agencies to enhance patient outcomes, clinical performance, and organizational goals.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders field of study
EXPERIENCE Five years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
ASHA-CCC-SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association_PSV and
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes experienced clinical skills
Advanced clinical expertise in evaluation and treatment of complex speech, language, voice, swallowing, cognitive, and communication disorders
Ability to evaluate emerging research and incorporate evidence-based interventions into clinical practice
Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment
Demonstrate leadership, mentoring and clinical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans for increasingly complex patient populations
Strong presentation and facilitation skills for educational and program development activities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Acts as a liaison between speech pathology services, referring providers, specialty programs, community organizations, academic institutions, and external agencies.
Oversees, mentors, and supports the professional development of speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation assistants, and student clinicians through coaching, competency assessment, and clinical guidance.
Drives strategies towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides advanced consultative speech-language services across a broad range of diagnosis, patient populations and levels of complexity, serving as a clinical expert resource for staff and physicians.
Participates in organizational committees, strategic planning initiatives, and department-wide projects related to patient care delivery and operational excellence.
Supports service line growth and enhancement through development of innovative programs, specialty services, and clinical care pathways.
Represents the department within Houston Methodist and the broader community to support organizational…