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

Speech Language Pathologist/Inpatient

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

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours: PRN/As needed: Days, Varied Weekdays and Weekends

• Two weekend days per month and one holiday a year

Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient Department highlights:

• Fast-paced environment
• Diverse and inclusive team

Here's What You Need

• Acute Care experience a plus
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
• Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology Required Or
• Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Required
• 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

• Benefits 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

Since 1991, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. As a 386-bed, full-service hospital, we're proud to deliver exceptional care to North Texans through advanced technology and a dedicated team.

We offer a range of specialties, including emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, and critical care. Our hospital also provides state-of-the-art surgical services supported by leading technology and clinical expertise.

Texas Health Plano is a Level II Trauma Facility and the only health care provider in Collin County with Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal Facility designations. We are also a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center accredited by The Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement.

We're proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated hospital and home to the DFW area's only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit. Our team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including an on-site childcare center designed to support working parents.

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: Plano
Job: Speech Therapy
Organization: Texas Health Plano 6200 West Parker Road TX 75093-7914
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Per Diem