Speech Language Pathologist -PRN

Job Description Texas NeuroRehab is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on wooded acres and has operated as a medical and behavioral healthcare facility for over years. Texas NeuroRehab Center is currently accepting applications for Speech‑Language Pathologists – PRN schedule. There are opportunities in our Long Term Acute Care (LTAC), Inpatient Rehab, and Post‑Acute Brain Injury (PABI) programs, weekdays and weekends. Candidates will possess skills in the rehabilitation of neurologically impaired patients, with proficiency in the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Texas NeuroRehab Center specializes in provision of rehabilitation services to traumatic and non‑traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury populations, ages and older. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its + subsidiaries Flexible scheduling options Qualifications The following are the job requisites for the SLP position: Skills Knowledge and Abilities Extensive knowledge of adolescent and adult speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, and treatment strategies associated with brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological disorders. Education M.A., M.S., M.Ed., SLPD, or Ph.D in Speech‑Language Pathology Licensure Current SLP licensure in the State of Texas. Certification in CPR. Experience Two years in a neurorehabilitation setting. Physical / General Requirements Able to sustain activity eight hours a day. Able to remain on feet eight hours per day. Able to confront a dangerous and aggressive patient. Able to verbally communicate to de‑escalate a crisis situation, explain treatment to the patient to allow active participation, and to protect self and others from aggressive patients or other incidents. Able to restrain patients by individual or team restraint per facility policy. Able to frequently lift, carry, and lower pounds without assistance. Able to kneel, stoop, bend, and pull various weights or items (up to pounds). Able to push patients in wheelchairs up and down hills, pursue running patients, and traverse hospital grounds. Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs. Able to visually observe so as to convey patient behavior verbally or in writing. Able to write legibly and grammatically so as to convey patient behavior and information in the patient’s medical record. Able to read medical records and other reports. Able to use hands repetitively. Ability to use hands to grasp, type, and write (fine motor skills). Regular and expected attendance. Hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential job functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas NeuroRehab Center