Hospital Speech Language Pathologist — Patient-Centered Therapy

Three-Crosses-Regional-Hospital; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist committed to clinical excellence and a patient-centered culture in Las Cruces, NM. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, and related disorders within a hospital setting.

Requirements include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, 2 years of hospital experience, current SLP license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Minimum 2 years hospital experience.
• Current SLP license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment, establish plan of care and prepare discharge plans.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services per physician orders.
• Assess patient needs and modify care to meet goals of speech therapy interventions.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for communication and swallowing skills.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team on patient needs and progress.
• Complete patient documentation in a timely and thorough manner.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff including infection control.
• Attend staff meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Patient care

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure as SLP

BLS certification

Job description

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist committed to clinical excellence and a patient-centered culture in Las Cruces, NM. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, and related disorders within a hospital setting.

Requirements include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, 2 years of hospital experience, current SLP license, and BLS certification.