Speech Pathologist (Travel)

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The staff Speech Pathologist is legally and ethically responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing programs for the communicatively handicapped population.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable client Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Plans and administers diagnostic evaluations/treatment programs for clients and completes required documentation such as case history, evaluation report, initial treatment plan, daily progress notes, and quarterly progress notes in a timely manner.
• Involves the client and family members or significant others in therapeutic planning, goal setting and recommendations for therapeutic interventions.
• Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his or her optimal level of independence and function.
• Participates in established intra-departmental and inter-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental and hospital goals.
• Is responsible for insuring productive and efficient delivery of services through coordinated scheduling.
• Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual.
• Participates in medical chart peer review, case records review and utilization review as deemed necessary by management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills:

• Masters level degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

Experience:

• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in speech therapy is acceptable.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• SLP License in state of TX.
• SLP Intern license is accepted as long as all requirements are met.
• Full license with American Speech and Hearing Association within one year of hire.
• BLS required (AHA required).