Responsible for appropriately diagnosing and treating patients of all ages with speech, oral motor/swallowing, language, and learning disorders for inpatients and outpatients. Position responsible for the evaluation and rehabilitation of patients of all ages with communication and oral-pharyngeal disorders of functional or neurological origin, in order to facilitate the development and maintenance of human communication and swallowing ability.
Must be able to work well in a fast-paced setting. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. After specified time period, may provide training and guidance to students.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient.
- Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients with a physician's referral. Accurately interprets evaluation findings.
- Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
- Implements a speech/language pathology treatment program. Re-assess patient status and alters treatment goals, plan, and program as needed.
- Communicates effectively with patient and family.
- Communicates effectively with professional colleagues.
- Manages time effectively.
- Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Dimmit Regional Hospital policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
- Promotes speech-language pathology services within the community, and schools.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Must hold a current license to practice speech/language pathology by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology for Texas
- Current certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher) required. Must be able to proficiently navigate the internet.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
Functional Position Requirements:
Job requirements include, but are not limited to: sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, squatting, lifting and reaching. Requires good finger dexterity, repetitive motions with hands and fingers. Requires ability to have good vision and hearing.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising the job duties.
Benefits for Full Time Employees Include:
- Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Leave
- Retirement Plans (pre-and post-tax), including 5% employer contribution
- Other insurance products offered, include Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Accident Plan, Critical Care and Indemnity Plan
- Online Wellness Program with Health Insurance Premium discounts for eligible participants
Location: Carrizo Springs, Texas
Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Shift : Day
