Speech Therapist - (Prn)

A registered professional who provides therapeutic techniques for the care of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to maintain patient well being. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university

• Experience: Two years experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.

• Knowledge and Skills: Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech- Language Hearing Association, current Texas Drivers License. Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice; Good interpersonal skills

• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Essential Functions:

• Perform clinical assessment to identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient
• Document, prepare/revise and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Analyze patient needs and administer appropriate care as ordered by physician.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients needs and desires.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Participates in the IDT care planning process.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Provides appropriate plan, treatment, and evaluation for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements. Maintain pertinent records of specific tests performed and progress made.
• Educate patient/family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate communication, and appropriate discharge plans through family members.

Benefits & More:

Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Full range of health insurance-medical (BCBS with 3 medical plan options), dental & vision.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness
• Employee Assistant Program
• Generous PTO (that increases with your tenure)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities

Traditions' Health aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.