Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care - PRN, Variable Hours

Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care Rehab Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas TX 75231 Work hours: PRN - as needed weekends and weekdays. Minimum 192 hours / year and 1 weekend shift / month. Acute Care Rehab Department highlights: Flexible scheduling that allows for work/life balance Interesting variety of patients in a fast-paced, high-volume department Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced team with multiple certifications including: Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, Neuro Clinical Specialists, Cardiac Clinical Specialists, Geriatric Clinical Specialists, Neonatal Certified specialists, Lymphedema Certified Therapist and Vestibular Certified therapists. Staff - led process improvement teams dedicated to high quality, evidence-based care. Texas Health Dallas is a Level 1 Trauma Center and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center Here's What You Need 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 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 1 year of recent experience in an Inpatient Setting with Acute Adult care highly preferred. What You Will Do 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. Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits. Delivery of high-quality patient care A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr