Speech Therapist

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits including pet, life

Job summary

The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus Hospital in El Paso, TX seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients across the lifespan. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care and manage patient progress from assessment through discharge.

Responsibilities include responding to orders, conducting tests, reviewing charts, and setting measurable goals with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology required.
• State licensure and CCC from ASHA required; BLS certification preferred.
• Experience with diverse patient populations and interprofessional teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for speech therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment, and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develops, improves, and restores cognitive, language comprehension and language expression skills.
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA

AHA BLS

Job description

Overview

The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech language pathology. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re‑assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Responsibilities

Responds to physician orders for speech therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment, and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves, and restores cognitive skills, language comprehension, and language expression skills through comprehensive assessment and testing. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Master's degree in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders

Experience:

Preferred: Competency in performing modified barium swallow exams

Certifications:

Required: State licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA. AHA BLS.

Organization Description

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

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