Speech Language Pathologist/Inpatient (PRN/Days) at Texas Health Resources – Allen, Texas

Speech Language Pathologist/Inpatient

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Allen, 1105 Central Expwy North, Allen, TX 75013

Work hours: PRN/As needed, On-call (Variable Days: Monday - Sunday) with Weekend and Holiday requirements

Orientation/Training: Must be able to attend orientation/training Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm during the first week of hire

Speech Language Pathologist/Inpatient Department Highlights:

• Strong team of Rehab clinicians
• Strong hospital leadership
• Strong team of physicians

Here's What You Need

• Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology Required Or
• Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Required
• One year Acute Care experience preferred
• MBS experience preferred
• SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Required Or
• SLP-I - Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Required
• SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Preferred And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills

What You Will Do

• Performs age-appropriate patient treatment Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
• Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely
• Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary
• Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self management and assistive equipment
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
• Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Speech Language Pathologist

• B enefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity highlights

Texas Health Allen has served our community and the surrounding Collin County areas since 2000. Our 88-bed, acute-care hospital provides quality medical care to patients from Allen, Lucas, Fairview, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie, and nearby communities.

We specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, advanced cardiology, electrophysiology, orthopedic and spine treatments, as well as comprehensive women's and infant care. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI-receiving facility, over 500 physicians practice across more than 25 specialties at our hospital.

Texas Health Allen holds multiple certifications, including Joint Commission Gold Seal Certification as a Chest Pain facility, Level II Maternal and NICU designations, and recognition as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The hospital also earned Pathways to Excellence designation and Joint Commission Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) Disease-Specific Certification.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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Primary Location: Allen
Job: Speech Therapy
Organization: Texas Health Allen 1105 Central Expwy North TX 75013
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Per Diem