Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Here’s What You Need

·        Master’s Degree Speech Language Pathology Required Or
Other Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Required

·        SLP Experience with adult population, acute care hospital-based, inpatient setting.

·        SLP – Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Required Or
SLP-I – Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology Intern License Upon Hire Required
SLP – Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Preferred

·        Need to have clinical certificate of competence CCC-SLP And

·        BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.

·        Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

·        Problem- solving ability; Ability to teach others.

·        Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills.

 

What You Will Do

·        Performs age-appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care.

·        Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.

·        Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home
programs/self-management and assistive equipment.

·        Documents all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

·        Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel

 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Speech Language Pathologist

·        Benefits include 401k, and discounts in the cafeteria.

·        Delivery of high quality of patient care through evidence-based care.

·        As the only Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center in Fort Worth and a Level 1 Trauma center, you will join a team of highly motivated clinicians that take pride in the quality of care provided.

·        A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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