Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab - Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Texas Health Resources' Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in Dallas is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a full-time position at Texas Health Dallas. You will contribute to a CARF-accredited 44-bed unit, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver patient-centered care and progressive rehabilitation outcomes.

Requires a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Texas licensure (or SLP-I eligibility), BCLS, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• ASHA-recognized post-baccalaureate degree is required.
• Texas SLP license is required upon hire; SLP-I may apply.
• BCLS certification is required prior to providing independent patient care.
• Strong English communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses therapeutic techniques appropriate to patient age and treatment goals.
• Performs treatment procedures within the scope of the license.
• Delegates technical procedures safely and appropriately.
• Utilizes varied treatment modalities to meet patient goals.
• Assesses patient progress, educates patient and family, and documents plans.
• Adapts care to age-specific needs and demonstrates competence in therapy delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology

ASHA-recognized post-baccalaureate degree

Texas SLP License

BCLS certification

Job description

Inpatient Rehabilitation Center

Speech Language Pathologist

Inpatient Rehabilitation Center

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Work hours: Full-Time, 6.5 hour shifts Monday-Friday

• Additional requirements: 3 weekend days required per 6 weeks along with one major holiday and 2 minor holidays each year.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Center Highlights

• A very diverse and inclusive team with a focus on exceptional patient care.
• A CARF accredited 44 bed unit with Stroke and Amputee Program certifications.
• Recognized as a top rehabilitation hospital by U.S. News.
• Patient-focused, 44 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit with a very diverse and progressive team, focused on patient outcomes, individualized, exceptional patient care and progression of our disciplines.

Here’s What You Need

• Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology (Required) or
• Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Required)
• IPR experience preferred
• SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Required upon hire or
• SLP-I - Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology Required upon hire or
• SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Required upon hire and
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills; Basic leadership skills

What You Will Do

• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
• Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely
• Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary
• Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment) Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self management and assistive equipment
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We're an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women's services and emergency medicine, we've got it. Plus, we're a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women's imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together.

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