Hospital Speech-Language Pathologist – Evening/Night Shifts

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque provides diagnostic and therapeutic care for communication, swallowing, feeding or cognitive disorders across age groups. The Speech & Language department delivers evaluation, treatment and education for dysphagia, cognitive-communication and speech-language disorders.

Supervision of students and staff, collaboration with medical teams, thorough documentation, and safety compliance are integral to this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• NM Speech-Language Pathologist license or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• ASHA CCC-SLP or Clinical Fellowship preferred.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, educate and treat dysphagia.
• Evaluate and treat cognitive-communicative disorders after brain injury.
• Evaluate and treat speech and language disorders.
• Evaluate and treat patients with tracheostomy tubes and communication devices.
• Evaluate and treat pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.
• Supervise graduate students, clinical fellows and paraprofessionals as delegated.
• Educate hospital personnel and outside communities as requested.
• Consult with medical staff on patient care.
• Document all patient care activities and maintain records.
• Support data collection for quality monitoring.
• Establish rapport with patients and staff.
• Participate in professional development and education.
• Follow patient safety policies and protocols.
• Identify and report safety concerns and potential errors.
• Encourage patient participation in their own care.
• Administer medications for procedures per Seven Rights; document findings.

Skills

ASL (American Sign Language)

Spanish

Keres

Tewa

Tiwa

Towa

Zuni

Navajo

Education

Master's Degree

Related Discipline

Job description

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque provides diagnostic and therapeutic care for communication, swallowing, feeding or cognitive disorders across age groups. The Speech & Language department delivers evaluation, treatment and education for dysphagia, cognitive-communication and speech-language disorders.

Supervision of students and staff, collaboration with medical teams, thorough documentation, and safety compliance are integral to this role.