Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

Driscoll-Children; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation team. You will evaluate and treat pediatric patients from newborns to adolescents and collaborate with families and an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, setting measurable goals, providing therapy, educating families, documenting care, and serving as a care coordinator while adhering to infection control and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Texas Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• Current CPR certification or within 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using appropriate assessment tools and clinical judgment.
• Develop individualized, functional, and measurable treatment goals.
• Provide speech-language pathology treatment services according to plan of care.
• Educate patients and families regarding evaluation results and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists and care team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow infection prevention and hospital policies.
• Serve as a care coordinator when appropriate.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders

Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.Location: Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Inpatient RehabilitationSchedule: PRN (as needed). This position provides flexible coverage primarily on weekdays but may also include weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage.Driscoll Children’s Hospital is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to join our inpatient Rehabilitation team. In this role, you’ll provide evaluation and treatment services to pediatric patients ranging from newborns through adolescents while working closely with families and an interdisciplinary care team.This is a great opportunity for an SLP who is passionate about pediatric care and interested in providing additional coverage in a hospital setting.Responsibilities:Evaluate patients using appropriate assessment tools and clinical judgment.Develop individualized, functional, and measurable treatment goals based on each patient’s age and developmental needs.Provide speech-language pathology treatment services according to the patient’s plan of care.Educate patients and families regarding evaluation results, recommendations, treatment goals, and home programs.Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and other members of the patient care team.Participate in patient care conferences and other team meetings.Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.Serve as a care coordinator when appropriate.Follow infection prevention, patient safety, confidentiality, and hospital policies.Provide clinical guidance to students, interns, and rehabilitation support staff as appropriate.Education and Experience:Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication DisordersBilingual in English/Spanish preferredCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Texas Licensure as a Speech-Language PathologistCurrent Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationCurrent CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)