Speech Language Pathologist/Inpatient (PRN/Days)

Speech Language Pathologist/Inpatient

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093 Work hours: PRN/As needed: Days, Varied Weekdays and Weekends Two weekend days per month and one holiday a year Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient Department highlights: Fast-paced environment Diverse and inclusive team

Qualifications

Here's What You Need Acute Care experience a plus Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology Required Or Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Required SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Required Or SLP-I - Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Required SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Preferred 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 treatment Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment) Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self management and assistive equipment Maintains patient safety throughout treatment Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy