Speech-Language Pathologist, PRN

Job Location CARROLLTON Employee Type PRN Overview A Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) is a licensed professional responsible for providing medically prescribed speech therapy services to patients. SLPs evaluate and treat swallowing disorders and speech and language problems resulting from strokes, head injury, respiratory issues, and other medical complications. SLPs work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Reporting Relationships Reports to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. Primary Job Function Upon referral, evaluate a patient to determine problems and goals in cooperation with a physician. Collaborate and support the plan of care as determined by the physician and healthcare team, provide treatments accordingly, perform periodic re‑evaluation, and adjust the patient’s plan of care as needed. Interpret and communicate evaluation findings and treatment program to patients, family, and other team members. Supervise Rehabilitation Aides and students when concerning patient care. Perform evaluation and treatment of cognitive‑communication disorders (organizing thoughts, paying attention, remembering, planning, problem‑solving). Perform evaluation and treatment of feeding and swallowing difficulties following illness, surgery, stroke, or injury. Maintain patient records reflecting treatment: evaluation, daily treatment record, physician update, patient care plan updates, discharge summaries, telephone orders, billing. Develop clinical knowledge and skills required for evaluation and treatment of pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient populations. Travel between facilities or other treatment locations as necessary. Perform tasks within scope of education, knowledge, and policies, and local, state, and federal guidelines. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds/meetings and in‑services as needed. Perform other position‑related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program. Current Texas State License in Speech‑Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA). Current BLS/CPR certification. Knowledge of evaluation and treatment of speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Strong clinical documentation and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carrollton Regional Medical Center