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Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care/Outpatient - PRN
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$81,578 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Hours of Work :
8:00-4:30Days Of Week :
As needed weekdays, 2 Saturdays or Sundays per month minimumWork Shift :
PRN (United States of America)Job Description :
Your Job:
In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Speech Language Pathology position renders professional and technical speech and language therapy to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology Act/Rules process (evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, ongoing re-assessment and discharge planning).Your Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current Basic Life Support Certification
- Required Valid Texas License or temporary license
- 1 year licensed SLP experience preferred.
Your Job Responsibilities:
- Communicate clearly and openly
- Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
- Be accountable for your performance
- Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
- Take initiative for your professional growth
- Be engaged and eager to build a winning team Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties.