Speech Language Pathologist
Job Location:
Lake Jackson, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Where Youll Work
St. Lukes HealthBrazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower level III trauma center advanced cardiac care center and full-service multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients medical needs. South Brazoria Countys premier healthcare system St. Lukes HealthBrazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Speech Language Pathologist you will be a vital clinician expertly assessing diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.
Every day you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. Youll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.
To be successful in this role you will possess advanced clinical knowledge exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills and a compassionate patient-centered approach.
- Evaluates plans and Implements communication and/or swallow treatment programs according to physician referral and/or plan of care.
- Designs programs to meet the patients oral motor/swallowing speech/language and cognitive needs.
- Applies and shares advanced knowledge of new treatment philosophies and techniques changes in the practice act or rules or changes affecting the healthcare industry.
- Plans and organizes work in a systematic manner to enhance patient care and departmental outcomes and achieve established productivity standards
- Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education
- Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review.
Job Requirements
- Masters in Speech & Language Pathology
- Speech Language Pathologist: TX
- Basic Life Support - AHA
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