Speech Therapist | PRN

Who we are: Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for four consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Shift Information:

This position is PRN, working as needed by the department.

What we offer:

Health Insurance 401(k) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Great Culture Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do: The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) assesses patients, formulates a plan of care and provides direct patient care services in accordance with the law and state practice act. Services must be ordered by a physician or physician extender. The Speech Therapist also supervises and delegates appropriate functions to the Speech Therapy Student, New Grad or Rehab Technician.

Required Education:

Master's Degree in

SLP Required Skills:

Basic computer skills, good interpersonal skills, basic organizational and time management skills, basic knowledge and skills to care for the physical and development needs of the population served.

Preferred Skills:

Advanced skills/certifications in specialty areas, such as VitalStim certification

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Current Texas license as a Speech Language Pathologist;

BLS Required Experience:

Work/educational experience in the healthcare field

Preferred Experience:

One year experience as an Speech Language Pathologist in a health care setting.