Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities Evaluates, plans, and implements communication and/or swallow treatment programs according to physician referral and/or plan of care. Designs programs to meet the patient’s 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, including patient care charting, charge entry, peer chart and peer reviews, and daily schedule documentation. Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals, including hospital-wide e‑mail, information announcements, policies, annual computer mandatory courses, charge entry, and accessing patient care related information in accordance with hospital and information management guidelines. Job Requirements Master’s Degree - Speech & Language Pathology State licensure in Speech Pathology CPR/BLS certification Where You'll Work St. Luke’s Health - Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. The facility includes 53 medical/surgical beds, eight ICU beds and three endoscopy rooms, and offers a range of primary and specialized services—wound care, general surgery, gastroenterology, occupational health, heart and vascular, women’s services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehab services, and sleep disorders. #J-18808-Ljbffr