**Speech Language Pathologist - PRN DAYS**
_Are you looking for a rewarding career in an award-winning healthcare system? We’re seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist to join our Texas Health family._
Work location: Texas Health Azle, 108 Denver Trail, Azle, Texas 76020
Work environment: Inpatient
Work hours: PRN DAYS (As Needed)
Here’s What You Need
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or an equivalent post-baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- CCC's and MBS experience required
- Texas Speech Language Pathology License upon hire (SPL, SLP-I, or SLP preferred)
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support certification prior to providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly
What You Will Do
- Perform age-appropriate patient assessments and establish care plans
- Obtain and verify physician orders for therapy and validate their appropriateness
- Review medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patients or families
- Ensure informed consent is obtained from patients before treatment
- Evaluate patients using appropriate assessment tools and measurements, including outcome assessment tools
- Identify functional problems, prioritize care needs with patients and families, and set measurable, achievable goals
- Determine care plans and therapeutic interventions to meet goals
- Coordinate discharge planning with the care team and patients
- Perform age-specific patient treatments using appropriate techniques and delegate procedures safely when necessary
- Monitor patient responses and progress, and educate patients and families about treatment plans and safety issues
- Maintain patient safety and communicate effectively with healthcare team members
- Demonstrate professional accountability, utilize resources efficiently, and participate in training and mentorship
- Attend departmental and community meetings, and meet productivity targets
- Represent the department positively within the hospital and community
- Complete all documentation accurately and timely, including assessments, treatment notes, discharge summaries, and regulatory compliance forms
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and cross-training opportunities
Texas Health Azle is a community-based hospital serving the suburban areas of Azle, Lake Worth, Springtown, and surrounding regions. It offers various services including emergency medicine, surgical care, cardiology, wound care, pain management, radiology, rehabilitation, and intensive care. Recognized as a Level IV trauma center and accredited in Chest Pain Management, it was named a 2013 National 100 Top Hospital by Truven Health Analytics.
Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Employee
- Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, and more
- Supportive team environment with growth opportunities
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_Questions or concerns? Email us at recruitment@texashealth.org._
Texas Health requires a resume for application submissions. Employment opportunities are only with wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.