Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist — PRN Weekend Role

Select Medical; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in McKinney, Texas is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for acute care. This PRN position requires weekend availability and provides competitive hourly rates in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, collaborate with ICU, telemetry, and specialty units, and document in the EMR while educating patients and families about communication, swallowing, and cognition.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• CCC in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA or eligibility for Certification.
• Certified BLS or completion within 90 days of employment required.
• Acute care experience, minimum one year required.
• MBSS competency strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans and deliver interventions for patients in medical-surgical, ICU, telemetry and specialty units.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions and make recommendations regarding NPO status, diet levels and instrumental assessments.
• Document timely and accurately in the EMR per hospital and regulatory standards.
• Complete patient/family and staff education related to communication, cognition and swallowing.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

MBSS competency

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in McKinney, Texas is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for acute care. This PRN position requires weekend availability and provides competitive hourly rates in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, collaborate with ICU, telemetry, and specialty units, and document in the EMR while educating patients and families about communication, swallowing, and cognition.