The role involves performing age-appropriate patient treatment using appropriate therapeutic techniques, determining patient response, and educating patients and families on treatment plans and self-management. Responsibilities also include maintaining patient safety and communicating care issues with physicians and other healthcare personnel.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology recognized by ASHA, along with a required Texas Speech Language Pathology License upon hire. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is also required prior to independent patient care.
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Job description
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Acute Care (Inpatient) Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Frisco, 12400 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX 75033 Work hours: PRN/As needed, 8am – 5pm Day shifts with Variable Weekdays and Weekends Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Department Highlights: Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth, Ability to work with both Adults, NICU and MBS
Here’s What You Need Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology required Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Required SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Required upon hire SLP-I - Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology Required upon hire SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License preferred upon hire and BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills What You Will Do Performs age appropriate patient treatment 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 Speech Language Pathologist Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
Delivery of high-quality patient care Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401k
Discount Programs
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Entity Highlights: Texas Health Frisco is a 93-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital and medical office community offering primary care and multispecialty medicine.
Our location in the North DFW area provides convenient care to the residents of Frisco and surrounding areas.
We specialize in women’s services, outpatient surgery, NICU and emergency medicine.
Plus, we are a Pathway to Excellence Hospital, Joint Commission certified and we’re a Baby Friendly designated facility.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns?
Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org #LI-YT1
