Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health • New Braunfels, TX

100d

About The Position

The position involves providing Speech Pathology Services to patients referred, which includes assessment, treatment plan development, implementation, follow-up, and discharge planning. The role also encompasses assisting with clinical aspects of the department, including program development and Performance Improvement activities. Additionally, the position requires supervising Rehab Techs, Students, and Volunteers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Speech Pathology is required.
• A minimum of one and one-half (1.5) years full-time clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.
• Licensed as a Speech Pathologist by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• CPR certification is required.
• All assessment and treatment tools routinely used by a Speech Pathologist as outlined by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Physically able to perform the daily responsibilities associated with patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with patient/family participation, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals.
• Maintains quality documentation regarding patient status, including Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes, Discharge Summaries, and other notations as appropriate.
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, departmental and interdepartmental meetings.
• Counsels family and other involved individuals regarding patient evaluation, care and treatment.
• Initiates and completes discharge planning promptly and provides effective education and training.
• Supervises Speech Pathology students and volunteers.
• Assists in the supervision of Rehab Techs.
• Participates in the orientation of new associates and scheduling patients to assure quality patient coverage.
• Understands, supports and provides input for Performance Improvement activities.
• Complies with departmental productivity standards.
• Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the community to make appropriate referrals and increase knowledge of community resources.
• Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department, students and community.
• Participates in research activities as appropriate.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Adapts assigned patient care assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique needs of each patient served.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree