SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/THERAPIST

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a staff speech-language pathologist in Denison, Texas. The role involves prevention, evaluation, diagnoses, and intervention for communication disorders, along with clinical supervision for students and support staff.

Qualified candidates will have a Master's degree in speech pathology, a Texas State License, and preferably 1-3 years of hospital experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required for effective patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hospital experience is highly preferred.
• Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Must complete BLS Healthcare Provider course during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides prevention, evaluation, diagnoses, and intervention for various communication disorders.
• Provides clinical supervision for students and clinical fellows.
• Supervises support staff in the provision of care.

Skills

Advanced therapy skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal relationship skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Master's degree in speech pathology

Accredited speech-language pathology program

Job description

Position Summary

A staff speech-language pathologist provides prevention, evaluation, diagnoses, and intervention for speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders to patients across a life span refined by medical staff. Additionally, provides clinical supervision for students and clinical fellows and supervision for support staff for the provision of care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech pathology or equivalent, or graduate of an accredited speech-language pathology program.
• 1-3 years of hospital experience is highly preferred
• Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology and holds CCC from the American Speech, Hearing, and Language Association. BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting. Must be able to commute between facilities in a timely manner.
• Strong knowledge of advanced therapy skills and competencies. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal relationship skills. Basic computer skills.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.