PRN Speech Therapist, Home Health - Southwest Region
Full Time
Stafford, TX 77477
Posted
Job description
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
Position responsible for the evaluation and rehabilitation of patients of all ages with communication and oral-pharyngeal disorders of functional or neurological origin, in order to facilitate the development and maintenance of human communication and swallowing ability. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Serves as resource to Speech Pathologist Is. Assists Level III speech pathologists with program development. Provides training and guidance to students and interns. Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited university-based Speech/Language Pathology program and be awarded a Masters degree in Speech/Language Pathology
Licenses/Certifications:
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Principal Accountabilities
Job Summary
Position responsible for the evaluation and rehabilitation of patients of all ages with communication and oral-pharyngeal disorders of functional or neurological origin, in order to facilitate the development and maintenance of human communication and swallowing ability. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Serves as resource to Speech Pathologist Is. Assists Level III speech pathologists with program development. Provides training and guidance to students and interns. Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited university-based Speech/Language Pathology program and be awarded a Masters degree in Speech/Language Pathology
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must hold a current license to practice speech/language pathology by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology for Texas
- Current certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Must have a two (2) years experience
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor/train staff or supervise clinical interns
- Provides clinical leadership and demonstrative expertise for a particular patient type/group or enhances an existing clinical program for that particular patient type/group
- Serves as a clinical resource for hospital and/or system or departmental committee/task force or initiates and/or provides leadership in an ongoing departmental interest/study group
- Designs and implements original staff development program which facilitates the clinical competencies of other staff member.
- The position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting
- Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary
- The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
Principal Accountabilities
- Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient.
- Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients with a physician's referral.
- Accurately interprets evaluation findings.
- Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
- Implements a speech/language pathology treatment program.
- Re-assess patient status and alters treatment goals, plan, and program as needed.
- Communicates effectively with patient and family.
- Communicates effectively with professional colleagues. Manages time effectively.
- Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
- May serve as Clinical Instructor for Speech interns.
- Serves as clinical resource to staff, hospital, schools and the community in general.
- Acts as clinical instructor to CFY and speech interns.
- Assists in program development within the department.
- Actively participates in organized community service/functions as a representative of the profession.
- Assists in clinic education efforts, whether to patients, staff, hospital, system or to the community.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
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