PRN Speech Pathologist — Patient-Centered Care & Mentorship

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide diagnostic evaluations, plan development, and implementation of treatment for inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes supervising Rehab Techs, students and volunteers, with participation in care conferences and performance improvement activities.

The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, be licensed, ASHA-certified, CPR-certified, and have 1.5+ years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• 1.5+ years full-time clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.
• Licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• ASHA Certification.
• CPR certification.
• Physically able to perform daily patient-care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Maintains quality documentation: initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries.
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, meetings.
• Counsels families regarding evaluation, care and treatment; discharge planning and education.
• Supervises Speech Pathology students and volunteers.
• Assists in supervision of Rehab Techs.
• Participates in orientation of new associates and scheduling patients.
• Supports Performance Improvement activities and adherence to productivity standards.
• Identifies community resources and makes appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrates competence to meet patient developmental needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Supervising students

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

Tools

ASHA Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide diagnostic evaluations, plan development, and implementation of treatment for inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes supervising Rehab Techs, students and volunteers, with participation in care conferences and performance improvement activities.

The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, be licensed, ASHA-certified, CPR-certified, and have 1.5+ years of clinical experience.