Speech Language Pathologist/Outpatient (PRN/Days)

Texas Health Resources • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093. Work hours: PRN/As needed: Varied Weekdays and Weekends. Will participate in weekend on-call schedule and will work one holiday a year in acute care. Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient Department highlights: Fast-paced environment, Diverse and inclusive team.

Requirements

• Adult experience preferred
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred
• 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 Upon Hire 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
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Problem solving ability
• Ability to teach others
• Time management skills
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Basic leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Performs age appropriate patient treatment
• 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

Benefits

• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree