Posted: 31-Dec-24
Location: Round Rock, Texas
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Internal Number: 24020661
JOB SUMMARY
The Speech Language Pathologist PRN plans and administers speech language pathology services including evaluation, treatment and education programs for patients to restore speech, language and swallowing abilities.
The Speech Language Pathologist PRN Acute Care at. This position is on an as-needed basis and requires participation in the weekend rotation for the designated hospital/cost center. You must work one major and one minor holiday per year. We highly prefer candidates with experience working in an acute care hospital, IPR, or SNF facility. Additionally, we offer on-call pay, weekend differential, and mileage reimbursement between different hospitals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Evaluates, treats and monitors patient within the speech pathology treatment plan. Modifies therapy program and goals.
- Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately. Knows reimbursement related to practice setting.
- Communicates effectively with patients and families, departmental coworkers and members of the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family and staff.
- Supervises students and volunteers. Clinical fellowship mentors and those in their clinical fellowship period will follow the American Speech Language Hearing Association supervision guidelines.
- Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence-based practice. Imparts knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues. Adheres to organizational, national and state regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Must possess excellent social relation skills to include excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate aptitude in assigned areas as specified for each clinician.
- Exhibits proven face-to-face synergy and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers.
- Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
- High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following.
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Masters'
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Speech Language Pathlogist (SLP)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.