About this opportunity
Catholic Health Initiatives lists this Speech Language Pathologist opportunity in navasota, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
nAs our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.
nEvery day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.
nTo be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
nnnEvaluates/assesses patients in a systematic and thorough manner; establishes appropriate treatment plans and goals within specified time frames; administers appropriate treatments to patients; demonstrates knowledge and skill in the use of therapeutic interventions for speech, language, cognition, and swallowing for patients of all ages.
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nnInstructs and supervises patient care of rehabilitation technicians and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous and consistent manner.
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nnMaintains timely and accurate medical records; records legibly in patient charts; completes reports in an organized, thorough and timely manner.
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nnFosters communication with patients and families, other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers, and other hospital personnel to achieve goals and establish department support; attends and provides quality input during multidisciplinary rounds and departmental meetings.
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nnProvides patient and family education; includes information on outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs.
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nnPromotes health care outcomes in concert with currently accepted clinical practice guidelines and established clinical pathways. Identifies poor outcomes/data for referral for performance improvement.
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n nJob Requirements
nRequired
nnnMasters Other Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders or other related field
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nnSpeech Language Pathologist: TX, upon hire
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nnBasic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
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n nWhere You'll Work
nSt. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.
nSt. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.
nPay Range
n$54.00 - $54.00 /hour
nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Worksite address
navasota, TX, 77869, US
Who can apply
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