Speech Language Pathologist

CommonSpirit Health; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 50,296 - 74,817; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in The Woodlands is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders. The role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations and implementing individualized treatment plans aimed at improving patient quality of life. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s in Speech & Language Pathology and possess exceptional diagnostic skills. The pay range is between $36.51 and $54.31 per hour.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical knowledge in speech and language pathology.
• Exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Organize work systematically to enhance patient care.
• Promote positive customer service and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations.
• Utilize information management systems for departmental goals.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Exceptional diagnostic skills

Compassionate patient care

Education

Masters in Speech & Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Where You'll Work

The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital.

Pay Range

$36.51 - $54.31 /hour