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 and upgrade treatment programs and protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals. Evaluates/assesses patients in a systematic and thorough manner; establishes appropriate treatment plans and goals within specified time frames; administers appropriate treatments to patients; demonstrates knowledge and skill in the use of therapeutic interventions for speech, language, cognition, and swallowing for patients of all ages. Instructs and supervises patient care of rehabilitation technicians and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous and consistent manner. Maintains timely and accurate medical records; records legibly in patient charts; completes reports in an organized, thorough and timely manner. Fosters communication with patients and families, other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers, and other hospital personnel to achieve goals and establish department support; attends and provides quality input during multidisciplinary rounds and departmental meetings. Provides patient and family education; includes information on outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs. Promotes health care outcomes in concert with currently accepted clinical practice guidelines and established clinical pathways. Identifies poor outcomes/data for referral for performance improvement. Job Requirements Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field. Speech Language Pathologist license in Texas upon hire. Basic Life Support (CPR), within 14 days. Pay Range $35.53 - $52.85 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr