Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life. Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals. To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Responsibilities Evaluate and assess patients systematically and thoroughly; establish appropriate treatment plans and goals within specified time frames; administer appropriate treatments; demonstrate knowledge and skill in therapeutic interventions for speech, language, cognition, and swallowing for patients of all ages. Instruct and supervise patient care of rehabilitation technicians and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous and consistent manner. Maintain timely and accurate medical records; record legibly in patient charts; complete reports in an organized, thorough and timely manner. Foster communication with patients and families, other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers, and other hospital personnel to achieve goals and establish department support; attend and provide quality input during multidisciplinary rounds and departmental meetings. Provide patient and family education, including information on outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs. Promote health care outcomes in concert with currently accepted clinical practice guidelines and established clinical pathways; identify poor outcomes data for referral for performance improvement. Job Requirements Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or other related field. Speech Language Pathologist license, Texas, upon hire. Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days. Where You'll Work St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians, specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services. Pay Range $35.53 – $52.85 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr