Speech Therapist - PRN

Harlingen Medical Center•Harlingen, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a Speech Therapist, sometimes referred to as our Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Language Therapist. As our Speech Therapist, you are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. Shift's Available: Variable Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN) Hours: Variable Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Competitive compensation Medical insurance benefit plan 401K Sick leave accrual Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university with Bachelors in speech therapy required.
At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
Licensed by the State in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current BLS for healthcare providers certification upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct communication assessments and provide evidence-based therapy for speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in acute and medically complex settings
Provide cognitive-communication therapy targeting attention, memory, executive function, and problem-solving in patients with neurological conditions
Educate patients and caregivers on safe swallowing, communication strategies, and appropriate use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to support functional outcomes
Treat patients across ICU, Inpatient Rehab, NICU, and Pediatrics, addressing feeding, swallowing, congenital, critical care and other communication needs
Enhance quality of life and safety by supporting safe oral intake, restoring communication, and promoting cognitive-linguistic recovery