PRN Speech Pathologist (SLP)

Schedule: PRN - As needed

Your experience matters

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Methodist Health System. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) joining our team youre embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

ASpeech Language Pathologist (SLP)who excels in this role:

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  Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing speech-language and therapy needs.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patients condition.
• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Supervises activities of clinical fellows students and other support personnel.
• Provides care in accordance with physicians orders and established plan of care.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Plans for patient discharge. Communicates with patient family caregivers significant other and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care.
• Participates in performance improvement and program development activities.
• Provides input into the budgetary planning process contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
• Assess educational needs of the patient family caregiver or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients visitors and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating organizing and educating coworkers and staff. Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns students and volunteers.
• Participates in and contributes to quality improvement processes for the department and the institution.

• Other duties as assigned.
  

  What were looking for

  Applicants should have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology Communication Disorders Communicative Disorders or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is required.

  Additional requirements include:
  
  Licensed Speech Therapist; Current licensure with TX Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire
  

• Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  

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More about Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospitalis a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospitaloffering exceptional care to the Dallas TX community. We are proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Texas! We are accredited by The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.

EEOC Statement

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.