Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient and Outpatient
About The Position
New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a full-time Speech Language Pathologist in New Braunfels, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic surgeries, and other serious conditions. Its intensive rehabilitation programs are tailored to each patient and include daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders. The role calls for a collaborative, motivating therapist committed to patient care and helping patients achieve the best outcomes. The hospital is part of Ernest Health and describes its workplace programs as supporting employee recognition, wellness, retention, feedback, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
- Current, valid state Speech Language Pathology license.
- Current BLS certification from an approved provider.
- Demonstrated competency in providing care according to established standards.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to understand treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, Clinical Fellowship Year status, or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
- Provide care according to established standards and apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
- Collaborate professionally with patients, coworkers, and staff.
Benefits
- PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
- Flexible spending and health savings account options.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Competitive compensation.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
- Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
- Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
- Therapy Preceptor bonus program.
- Continuing education opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
