Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Full-time

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Flexible spending

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our Therapy Services team. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, and educate patients and families in treatment plans, safety issues, and home programs.

This role requires a master's degree in SLP, state licensure, and experience in adult hospital settings. We offer a collaborative trauma hospital environment, competitive benefits including 401k, PTO, and tuition reimbursement, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Other ASHA-recognized post-baccalaureate degree is acceptable.
• SLP experience with adult population in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.
• Texas state licensure (SLP) required on hire.
• SLP-I (Intern) license required on hire.
• SLP license required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs age-appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care.
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.
• Documents all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel

Skills

CCC

BCLS

English communication

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

ASHA-recognized degree

Tools

Texas SLP license

Job description

Full-time

• Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX 76104, Therapy Services
• Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday 8:00-8:30AM - 4:30-5:00PM with 30-minute lunch; Weekend On-Call Requirement – Weekend on call requirement 1 or less per quarter; Holidays – Minor Holiday (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, New Year's Day) - sign up for 3 shifts per year; Major Holiday (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas) rotation for on call for swallowing evaluations.

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Full-time

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

• Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX 76104, Therapy Services
• Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday 8:00-8:30AM - 4:30-5:00PM with 30-minute lunch; Weekend On-Call Requirement – Weekend on call requirement 1 or less per quarter; Holidays – Minor Holiday (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, New Year's Day) - sign up for 3 shifts per year; Major Holiday (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas) rotation for on call for swallowing evaluations.

Therapy Services Highlights

• Supporting the 815-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Ft. Worth and surrounding community since 1930.
• Supportive team in an acute care trauma hospital.

Here’s What You Need

• Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology Required Or

Other Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Required

• SLP Experience with adult population, acute care hospital-based, inpatient setting.
• SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Required Or

SLP-I - Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology Intern License Upon Hire Required

SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire

Preferred

• Strongly prefer CCC – Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.
• 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

• Performs age-appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care.
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.
• Documents all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Speech Language Pathologist

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment program, as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through evidence-based care.
• As the only Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center in Fort Worth and a Level 1 Trauma center, you will join a team of highly motivated clinicians that take pride in the quality of care provided.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
• Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

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