Job Details

Description

Summary:

The staff Speech Pathologist is legally and ethically responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing programs for the communicatively handicapped population.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Plans and administers diagnostic evaluations/treatment programs for clients and completes required documentation such as case history, evaluation report, initial treatment plan, daily progress notes, and quarterly progress notes in a timely manner.
• Involves the client and family members or significant others in therapeutic planning, goal setting and recommendations for therapeutic interventions.
• Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his or her optimal level of independence and function.
• Participates in established intra-departmental and inter-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental and hospital goals.
• Is responsible for insuring productive and efficient delivery of services through coordinated scheduling.
• Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual.
• Participates in medical chart peer review, case records review and utilization review as deemed necessary by management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Masters level degree in Speech Language Pathology is required
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written

Experience

• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in speech therapy is acceptable.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• SLP License in state of employment
• SLP Intern license is accepted as long as all requirements are met.
• Full license with American Speech and Hearing Association within one year of hire
• BLS required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time