Speech Therapist - Inpatient Rehab PRN

Tenet Healthcare; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

401(k) employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing ed

Health savings accounts & flexible SP/

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Nacogdoches Medical Center in East Texas is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist to evaluate and develop individualized care plans to restore communication, language and swallowing function.

You will supervise students, coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, schedule treatments, educate patients and families, and support overall rehabilitation goals; Texas licensure is required. This role is part of Tenet Healthcare's network in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required.
• Certification of clinical competency in SLP.
• BCLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Texas license or temporary licensure acceptable with permanent license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and perform Speech/Language Pathology evaluations and care plans tailored to each patient.
• Supervise Speech/Language Pathology students and volunteers.
• Schedule patient treatments and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation principles and outcomes.
• Support other service areas as needed within the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Certification of clinical competency in SLP

Texas License or temporary license

BCLS certification within 3 months

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Nacogdoches Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Nacogdoches Medical Center, 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

A Speech/Language Pathologist shall plan, direct and perform Speech/Language Pathology evaluations and care plans individualized to meet the need of each patient. Care plans shall be developed that promote restoration of function, restoration and/or development of language and cognitive skills, education of the patient and their families about rehabilitation principles, restoration and/or development of oral skills and swallowing function and interventions that restore communication skills. Responsibilities include the supervision of Speech/Language Pathology students, and volunteers. Speech/Language Pathologists also participate in scheduling of patient treatments, multidisciplinary care planning and patient education, and team support of other areas of service besides their assigned home department.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required, certification of clinical competency in SLP
Minimum Experience:
Required Certification: BCLS within 3 months of date of hire
Required Licensure: Texas License or temporary license is adequate with permanent license obtained by 6 months after date of hire

#LI-AP1

Organization Description

Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.