Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Beeville (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders. You will document test results and recommend remedial treatment, coordinating care with the health care team.

New graduates are accepted, with CFY supervision available. The role operates 8AM-5PM, Monday to Friday in a full-time capacity at a Level IV Trauma Center facility in Beeville, TX.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Speech Language Pathology.
• New graduates are accepted for this position, although experience is preferred.
• Intern supervision can be arranged for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).

Responsabilités

• Directly responsible to interpret and carry out the physician's prescription; receive and write verbal orders in accordance with practice act guidelines.
• Assist direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of staff, volunteers, and students in the department; ensure good public relations and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate patient records and progress notes; communicate with patients and families about progress and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians to plan and evaluate remedial treatment.

Connaissances

Speech pathology

Formation

Speech Language Pathology degree

Description du poste

Description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville is designated by the Texas Department of Health as a Level IV Trauma Center, providing 24 hour emergency and intensive care services for critically ill or injured patients, and stabilizing some 16,500 patients in the ER each year. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville offers Emergency Services, Intensive Care, Medical Surgical Services, Obstetrics, Surgical Services, Critical Care, and Rehabilitation Services. The hospital has three operating rooms; eight same-day surgery rooms; two endoscopy rooms; an expanded recovery area; new cardiopulmonary service area and an expanded outpatient services wing. Women’s Services includes nine birthing suites and a full service nursery, with access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Summary

Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders. Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders. Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability. Documents test results and recommends remedial treatment. Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills. Confers with associates and institutes treatment utilizing corrective exercises and special equipment. Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.

Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist is directly responsible to the manager/coordinator and/or their designee. Assists with the direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of supportive staff, volunteers, and students utilized in the department/facility. Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician; receiving and writing verbal orders from physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or physician assistants in accordance with practice act guidelines; good public relations; protection of confidential data; economic use of time; equipment and supplies; and safety and welfare of patients and other associates. Performs other diverse duties as requested.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Speech Language Pathology.

Experience

• New graduates are accepted for this position, although experience is preferred.


• Intern supervision can be arranged for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Texas Speech Language Pathologist License, Intern Texas Speech Language Pathologist License, or eligible to obtain licensure within 30 days of hire/transfer.


• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) within one year of hire/transfer.


• American Heart Association BLS

Work Schedule

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time