PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Description:

Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Position Summary

The PRN Speech Language Pathologist at Crane Memorial Hospital provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to adult and geriatric patients with speech, language, swallowing, cognitive, and hearing disorders. This role functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to support patient rehabilitation and discharge planning.

Essential Job Functions

Assess and evaluate patients to diagnose communication, swallowing, and cognitive deficits

Provide speech-language pathology services to adult and geriatric patients (18 years and older)

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with achievable short- and long-term goals

Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries per policy

Revise treatment plans based on patient progress and performance

Provide patient and caregiver education for continued therapy following discharge

Submit accurate and timely patient charges

Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and care planning

Assist with referrals and maintain awareness of community resources

Provide E-Stim therapy when ordered and medically indicated

Participate in staff training, meetings, in-services, and continuing education

Compliance & Safety Responsibilities

Adhere to regulatory, professional, and hospital standards

Maintain confidentiality and appropriate access to PHI

Follow patient safety, infection control, and hazardous materials protocols

Participate in Performance Improvement activitiesRequirements:

Qualifications

Current Speech Language Pathology license in the State of Texas

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Hospital-based experience preferred

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Basic computer and word processing proficiency

Skills & Competencies

Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Basic computer and documentation proficiency.

Why Join Our Team?

PRN Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Strong Community Impact

Personalized, Patient-Centered Care

Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit healthcare community that values respect, growth, and excellence in patient care.