Home Health Speech Therapist PRN

Home Health Speech Therapist PRN

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs in the home/daycare center to restore function to the

Experience and Education

Required Education: Undergraduate degree

Experience: 1 year to two (2) years in Speech Therapy

Licenses and Certifications:

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

Valid Texas driver's license, proof of driver's insurance Upon Hire

Speech Therapist current licensure Upon Hire

Preferred Experience: Home health experience.

Job Duties

Evaluates patient's home environment and communicative status of patient.

Develops plan of care (POC/POT) in coordination with physician (when required).

Provides patient care and coordinates the care with other disciplines and team members with the assistance of the Clinical Therapy Manager.

Coordinates patient care with other disciplines and team members.

Documents care and interventions.

Participates in the implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan.

Maintains a safe and healthy environment.

Security and EEO Statement

Security: This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.