Speech Language Pathologist -(SLP)PRN

The Ihelp; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital in Arlington is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves assessing patients, planning care, and ensuring effective communication among the healthcare team. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and be eligible for licensure in Texas, with a commitment to superior patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• Eligible for ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and provide care per physician's orders.
• Plan for patient discharge and communicate with healthcare team.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Treatment modification

Communication

Performance improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Description:

A career at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital owned and operated exclusively by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Tarrant County who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Dallas area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

• Performs patient assessment
• Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals
• Plans for patient discharge. Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care
• Participates in performance improvement and program development activities
• Provides input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s and master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or similarly title area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Possess or eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible
• to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow (CFY)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in state
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.