Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care PRN, Variable Hours
Job Location:
Dallas, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Acute Care Rehab Department highlights:
- Flexible scheduling that allows for work/life balance
- Interesting variety of patients in a fast-paced high-volume department
- Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced team with multiple certifications including: Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders Neuro Clinical Specialists Cardiac Clinical Specialists Geriatric Clinical Specialists Neonatal Certified specialists Lymphedema Certified Therapist and Vestibular Certified therapists.
- Staff led process improvement teams dedicated to high quality evidence-based care.
- Texas Health Dallas is aLevel 1 Trauma Center and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center
Heres What You Need
Masters 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 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
1 year of recent experience in an Inpatient Setting with Acute Adult carehighly preferred.
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 employee
Benefits include 401k Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discount Programs as well as other benefits.
Delivery of high-quality patient care
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Entity Highlights
For more than a half-century Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. Were an 875-bed Magnet-designated full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care cardiology neurosciences womens services and emergency medicine weve got it. Plus were a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services outpatient surgery and womens imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center a Level I Trauma Centera Comprehensive Heart Attack Center and a designated Magnet hospital. Were a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services bariatric services cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28000 employees were one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.
If youre ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community then lets show the world how were even better together!
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Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care Rehab
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together
Work location: Texas Health Dallas 8200 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas TX 75231
Work hours: PRN as needed weekends and weekdays. Minimum 192 hours / year and 1 weekend shift / month.
About Company
With 24 hospitals around Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Health Resources provides care in most North Texas communities. Call 1-877-THR-WELL for more information.
