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Ernest Health lists this Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem opportunity in laredo, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem - Laredo,Texas
Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!
Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital in Laredo, Texas is a full-service inpatient rehabilitation hospital committed to helping patients in South Texas recover and thrive after serious injuries or illnesses. Our hospital provides intensive rehabilitation programs for stroke patients, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions, all under the guidance of our skilled multidisciplinary team.
We pride ourselves on offering personalized care - our physical, occupational, and speech therapists tailor each treatment plan to the patient's unique needs and cultural background, reflecting the community we serve. With modern facilities and a caring bilingual staff, we ensure patients, and their families feel supported and informed throughout the recovery journey.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and consistently rated among top rehab providers, Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to restoring independence and improving quality of life for our patients.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible and Health Saving account options available
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short-and-long term disability
Competitive compensation
Wellness & Work Life balance: Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.
Professional Growth: Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
Therapy Preceptor bonus program
Continuing education opportunities
What you bring: A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Speech Language Pathology.
Current State Speech Language Pathology License.
Current CPR
Qualifications
Required Skills: Current and valdi state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
Two years' experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Current BLS certification from an approved required.
Additional Qualifications/Skills: Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.
Worksite address
laredo, TX, 78045, US
Who can apply
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