Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist -PRN DAYS -Texas Health Azle

Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We're looking for a SLP PRN like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights:

Work location: Texas Health Azle

Work Environment: Speech Therapy

Work hours: PRN DAYS (as needed) covering at least 1 weekend every 6 weeks and 1 holiday a year. Some weekday coverage available

At Texas Health Azle Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle is a community-based hospital serving the suburban areas of Azle, Lake Worth, Springtown and the surrounding areas. Located about 20 miles northwest of downtown Fort Worth, Texas Health Azle provides numerous services, including emergency medicine, surgical care, cardiology, wound care, pain management, radiology, rehabilitation services and an adult intensive care unit. Texas Health Azle is a Level IV trauma center, accredited in Chest Pain Management with distinction by the Joint Commission, and a 2013 National 100 Top Hospital by Truven Health Analytics, which makes our facility intensely qualified to serve our community and your professional aspirations.

Education:

Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology RequiredOrOther Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Required

Experience: 1 year acute care experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire RequiredOrSLP-I - Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire RequiredSLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire PreferredAndBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

Skills:

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.

Job Duties:

Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of careObtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriatenessReviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or familyEnsures that patient has given informed consent to treatmentEvaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s)Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and familySets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferencesDetermines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goalsInitiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge dispositionDemonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.Performs age appropriate patient treatmentUses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatmentPerforms treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional licensePerforms/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safelyUtilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessaryDetermines 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 equipmentMaintains patient safety throughout treatmentCommunicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issuesDemonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needsMotivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapyDemonstrates Professional accountabilityUtilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet personal developmental needsParticipates in orientation and training of less experienced staff, students, volunteers and observersResponsible for care provided under their direction, including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy techniciansAttends and/or leads hospital, department, and community meetings / educational in-servicesMeets established productivity targetsRepresents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/communityCompletes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplishedSeeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient careWilling to be cross-trained to treat any diagnosis or level of careParticipates in continuous improvement activities and/or teamsDemonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean, safe work environment that is compliant with departmental, hospital and regulatory agency requirementsWorks in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnelAs required, participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency proceduresPerforms Appropriate DocumentationDocuments all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesDocuments all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesObtains physician signature on all plans care and re-certifications, providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documenting contacts in medical record and retaining fax cover lettersAccurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policyDocuments assessment of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesCompletes discharge summary for each patient in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesCompletes all documentation within established time frameIf appropriate, completes all required team documentation including intake process, plan of care, and discharge summaryAs appropriate / required, completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients, acute stroke patients and for specialty units/programs (i.e. Lysholme, MDS, DRS, team staffing reports, etc.) Documents and reports unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioningOther Significant Activities in Addition to Job Responsibilities/CompetenciesParticipates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targets

Why Texas Health

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture makes THR a great place to work.Here are a few of our recent awards:

2021 FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For " (7th year in a row)

Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)

"America's Best Employers for Diversity" list by Forbes

A "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work

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Job Type: Part-time

Ability to Relocate:

Azle, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Permanent