Speech/Language Pathologist (PRN)
Houston Physicians Hospital in Houston, TX seeks a PRN Speech/Language Pathologist. The role involves daily patient speech and language pathology treatment with frequent phone and in‑person interaction with both patients and physicians, following care plans prescribed by referring physicians.
Responsibilities
- Participate in supervised clinical activities as deemed appropriate by the supervising Speech Pathology evaluation and treatment ordered by the prescribing physician.
- Participate in treatment review, progress, and ongoing patient care reassessments.
- Educate patients and caregivers.
- Accurate documentation to ensure timely and correct billing.
- Direct and assist occupational therapy staff as necessary.
- Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with patients, physicians, and employees.
- Provide necessary educational services and participate in facility in‑service activities.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure a safe and clean working environment, including physical plant, equipment maintenance and supply inventory levels.
- Assume any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the department manager.
Qualifications
- State Speech and Language Pathology license required.
- Graduate of an accredited Speech Pathology curriculum.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with both patients and physicians.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to accurately document information for billing purposes.
- Experience with Word, Excel, and Electronic Medical Record documentation.