Speech Language Pathologist - FT Days

Three Crosses Regional Hospital; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered care. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, and related disorders within a hospital setting.

The incumbent will adhere to ethical standards, collaborate with a diverse team, and contribute to high quality patient care while supporting the hospital’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• 2 years of hospital-based professional experience.
• Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
• BLS certification.
• Meet all Employee Health Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment, establish plan of care and discharge plans.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services/interventions per physician orders.
• Assess patient needs, plan for, evaluate and modify care to meet goals.
• Set realistic goals for patients to develop or recover communication and swallowing skills.
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team on patient needs and progress.
• Complete patient documentation thoroughly and timely.
• Maintain a safe environment and apply infection control procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

If you're looking for a place to call home and grow, Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for you! We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture.

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Uses specialized knowledge and training in speech language pathology services as well as independent judgement and discretion to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

The incumbent will carry out her/his duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Three Crosses Regional Hospital. The incumbent will have knowledge of health care systems, and have demonstrated ability to interact, relate to, work with, and support the activities of a diverse workforce.

PrimaryResponsibilities

• Performa patient assessment, establish plan of care and prepares discharge plans.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of speech therapy interventions.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients to develop, or recover, reliable communication and swallowing skills so that patients can fulfill their educational, vocational and social roles.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and modifies as necessary.
• Uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments and procedures that are routine.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, dietary requirements, treatment modifications, and progress.
• Completes patient documentation in a thorough, timely and effective manner.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients and staff. Assess the risk for safety and implement appropriate precautions including infection control.
• Attend staff meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Required: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Required: 2 years of professional working experience in hospital setting
• Required: Meet all Employee Health Requirement
• Required: Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP
• Required: BLS certification

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.