Speech Therapy Intern

Valley Baptist Health System; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts / dependent FS

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident and critical illness coverage

Long-term care insurance

Elder & childcare support

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat patients, interpret physician orders, and develop functional goals. You will involve families and the care team, review progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Position requires a Master's degree in speech-language pathology, State Intern Licensure, and BLS certification. Knowledge of ASHA/CCC pathways is advantageous; this role emphasizes compassionate care and adherence to guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders is required.
• State Intern Licensure is required.
• BLS certification obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center is required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician orders and requests interpretation as necessary.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops realistic functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Involves patient, family, social worker, nursing staff and discharge planner in progress and discharge plans.
• Participates in meetings and maintains documentation of all treatments.
• Ensures equipment is ready and performs in-services for staff.

Skills

Competency in modified barium swallow

Education

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

Job description

Note

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

• 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

Job Summary

Adheres to American Speech Language & Hearing Association (ASHA/State guidelines) until the notification of Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is obtained. Interprets physician orders and requests interpretation as necessary. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment plan accordingly. Develops realistic functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Instructs and involves patient, family, social worker, nursing staff and discharge planner in patient's progress and discharge plans. Participates in appropriate meetings. Maintains documentation of all treatments. Uses appropriate modalities and procedures. Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use. Provides in-service to staff.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Master's degree in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders
• PREFERRED EDUCATION: N/A
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: N/A
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Competency in performing modified barium swallow exams
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: State Intern Licensure

Preferred Certifications/Licensure

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center.

Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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