Pediatric Inpatient SLP - Flexible PRN Coverage

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

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.