Speech Language Pathologist - SLP - Acute

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Grapevine, Texas is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for the NICU with 3 NICU level exposure. This PRN role requires weekend availability and offers weekday $60/hr and weekend $66/hr, with daily collaboration in an acute care team.

Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning in medical-surgical, ICU, and telemetry units, and active participation in interdisciplinary discussions.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• CCC-SLP certification or eligibility for certification pending professional experience.
• BLS certification or completion in the first 90 days of employment.
• Acute care experience, minimum one year required.
• MBSS competency preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, develop treatment plans and deliver interventions in medical-surgical, ICU, telemetry and specialty units.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions; recommend NPO status, diet levels, and instrumental assessments.
• Document timely and accurate EMR entries per standards.
• Educate patients, families and staff on communication, cognition and swallowing.
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

CCC-SLP Certification

State licensure eligibility

BLS certification

Tools

MBSS competency

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Grapevine, Texas Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - NICU Acute PRN Weekend Availabilty Required Weekday PRN Rate:$60/hr Weekend PRN rate: $66/hr We are seeking a compassionate and driven clinician to join our acute care team. This role is ideal for therapists who enjoy fast-paced environments, critical thinking and daily collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist PRN to join our team. Must have NICU experience. This is level 3 NICU.

• Perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans and deliver skilled interventions for patients in medical-surgical, ICU, telemetry and specialty units
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions and make recommendations regarding NPO status, diet levels and instrumental assessments
• Document timely and accurately in the electronic medical record per hospital and regulatory standards
• Completing patient/family and staff education related to communication, cognition and swallowing, as appropriate
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives within our team

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association or eligibility for Certification pending professional experience required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
• Acute care experience, minimum one year required
• Competency with MBSS, strongly preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills

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