Speech Language Pathologist - SLP - Acute

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

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Grapevine, TX is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for acute care on a PRN basis with weekend availability. Weekend PRN rate is $66/hr and weekday rate is $60/hr.

The role supports fast-paced medical-surgical and ICU settings with daily interdisciplinary collaboration. Minimum qualifications include licensure eligibility or current licensure, CCC in Speech-Language Pathology, BLS certification, and at least one year of

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• CCC in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA or eligibility for Certification pending.
• BLS or completion within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop treatment plans for medical-surgical, ICU, telemetry and specialty units.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions and make recommendations on NPO status, diet levels and instrumental assessments.
• Document timely and accurately in the electronic medical record per hospital and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients, families and staff on communication, cognition and swallowing as appropriate.
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives within the team.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

CCC in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure eligibility

BLS certificate

Tools

MBSS competency

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Grapevine, Texas

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Acute

PRN

Weekend Availability 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.

Minimum PRN requirements: 1 weekend shift of availability per month in addition to one high-need day (could be weekend or weekday), as determined by the needs of the department. Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care.

• 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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