Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy

Jobtome; Beeville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to examine, diagnose and treat patients with speech and language disorders. The role involves documenting results, advising on remediation and collaborating with the care team to support communication and swallowing outcomes.

Responsibilities include evaluating language skills, fluency and articulation, supervising staff as needed, and ensuring patient safety and data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
• Texas SLP licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• CCC-SLP certification by ASHA within one year of hire/transfer.
• American Heart Association BLS.

Responsibilities

• Examine, test, diagnose and administer remedial treatments for speech and language disorders.
• Record test results, plan remediation and communicate patient progress to the care team.
• Perform evaluations focusing on receptive and expressive language, fluency, articulation and auditory skills.
• Coordinate with associates and utilize corrective exercises and equipment as prescribed.
• Maintain confidentiality, ensure safety and welfare of patients and staff.
• Supervise or assist with staff, volunteers and students as directed by the manager.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Education

Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Speech Language Pathology

Job description

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 his or her 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

• Education/Skills 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