Speech Language Pathologist-PRN

Ernest Health•Mesquite, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute in Mesquite, Texas, is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist to join its inpatient rehabilitation team. The institute serves patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic surgeries. Patients receive personalized, intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy from an interdisciplinary team in a facility with modern therapy gyms and adaptive equipment. The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute is part of Ernest Health, which offers employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs and provides ways for employees to share feedback about their work experience.

Requirements

Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Current BLS certification from an approved provider.
Demonstrates understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Applies age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates 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 work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

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.