Speech Language Pathologist

Americanmercyhomecare; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders, improving patient quality of life.

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for referred patients, contributing to departmental goals and clinical program development. The role requires advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills with a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements speech and/or swallowing treatment programs.
• Plans and organizes work to enhance patient care and departmental outcomes.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family goals.
• Provides feedback and completes required documentation and charting.
• Utilizes information systems for scheduling, billing and policy compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostics

Therapeutic skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

• Evaluates, plans and Implements communication and/or swallow treatment programs according to physician referral, and/or plan of care. Designs programs to meet the patient’s oral motor/swallowing, speech/language, and cognitive needs. Applies and shares advanced knowledge of new treatment philosophies and techniques, changes in the practice act or rules, or changes affecting the healthcare industry.
• Plans and organizes work in a systematic manner to enhance patient care and departmental outcomes and achieve established productivity standards
• Promotes and Supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education
• Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes, but is not limited to, patient care charting, charge entry, completing peer chart and peer reviews, and documenting on daily schedule
• Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals. This includes utilization of hospital wide e‑mail, information announcements, policies, annual computer mandatories, charge entry,

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Other Speech & Language Pathology, upon hire
• Speech Language Pathologist: TX, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital is 106 bed facility that is nationally-recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate care to Northwest Houston communities including Willowbrook, Champions and Tomball. With the resources and expertise of the St. Luke’s Health system, St. Luke's-The Vintage offers the latest advancements in diagnostic and surgical services, including heart care, lung health and orthopedics. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit.