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. Youll 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.

• Evaluates plans and Implements communication and/or swallow treatment programs according to physician referral and/or plan of care. Designs programs to meet the patients oral motor/swallowing speech/language and cognitive needs. Applies and shares advanced knowledge of new treatment philosophies and techniques changes in the practice act or rules or changes affecting the healthcare industry.
• Plans and organizes work in a systematic manner to enhance patient care and departmental outcomes and achieve established productivity standards
• Promotes and Supports positive and professional customer service while interacting with clients guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customers needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education
• Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes but is not limited to patient care charting charge entry completing peer chart and peer reviews and documenting on daily schedule
• Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals. This includes utilization of hospital wide email information announcements policies annual computer mandatories charge entry

Job Requirements

• Masters Other Speech & Language Pathology upon hire
• Speech Language Pathologist: TX upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 14 - days

Where Youll Work

The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services diagnostic imaging womens services (digital mammography and bone density studies) neurosciences pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery pathology and pulmonary services and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers Radiation Treatment Center and Texas Childrens Hospital.