Speech Language Pathologist - PRN
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist provides professional and technical speech and language therapy to assigned patients. The role delivers direct and indirect patient care through the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology Act/Rules process, including evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, ongoing reassessment, and discharge planning. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in a fast-paced clinical setting to provide patient care. Methodist Dallas Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Methodist Health System and a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. The hospital describes itself as a diverse, welcoming workplace and highlights its Magnet designation, trauma and stroke programs, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Valid Texas license or temporary license.
Nice To Haves
- One year of licensed SLP experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care through speech-language pathology evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, ongoing reassessment, and discharge planning.
- Communicate clearly and openly.
- Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
- Be accountable for performance.
- Look for ways to improve the patient experience.
- Take initiative for professional growth.
- Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.
