Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy Speech

CHRISTUS Health•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides Speech Language Pathology services to referred inpatients and outpatients, including assessment, treatment-plan development and implementation, follow-up, and discharge planning. Contributes to clinical and operational aspects of the department, including program development and Performance Improvement activities. Assists with coordinating and supervising Speech Language Pathology student programs and supervises volunteers. The position serves patients at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills, a 150-bed hospital in San Antonio offering a range of specialty and general services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
Qualifications for the Clinical Fellowship Year as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Active licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
BLS certification.
Ability to use assessment and treatment tools routinely used by Speech Language Pathologists as outlined by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
Successful completion of the pre-employment/post-job-offer health screening examination and annual screening thereafter.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities, considering each patient’s diagnosis and age-specific needs.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with patient and family participation, including measurable goals and methods for achieving them.
Complete required documentation, including initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other appropriate records.
Participate in patient and family care conferences, in-service programs, and departmental and interdepartmental meetings.
Counsel patients, families, and other involved individuals regarding evaluations, care, and treatment.
Complete timely discharge planning and provide effective education and training.
Assist with coordination and supervision of the Speech Language Pathology student program and volunteer program.
Support clinical department operations, including orienting new associates, scheduling patients to ensure quality coverage, and providing appropriate staff supervision as necessary.
Demonstrate adherence to CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System CORE values and participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Help maintain departmental productivity standards through efficient and creative approaches.
Maintain awareness of community agencies and resources to make appropriate referrals and build knowledge of available services.
Identify and provide educational opportunities for self, the department, and the community.
Participate in research activities as appropriate.
Adapt assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Promote positive and professional relationships with medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
Perform other related duties as directed.