Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient and Outpatient

Ernest Health • New Braunfels, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist in New Braunfels, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation to patients 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 therapies. The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders while integrating the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
• Current, valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Current BLS certification from an approved provider.
• Demonstrated understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• 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 work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
• Passion for patient care and ability to collaborate as a team member and motivate patients toward the best outcome.

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.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time