Speech Language Pathologist

Texas Health Dallas- Inpatient Rehabilitation Center

PRN (As Needed)

Fast-paced, high volume Rehab unit is looking for top skilled SLP. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Work hours: PRN – As Needed

• Variable weekday and weekends, with rotations for holiday coverage. Required minimum 36/hours a quarter, of which 16 are weekend hours.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Center highlights:

· A very diverse and inclusive team with a focus on exceptional patient care.

· A CARF accredited 44 bed unit with Stroke and Amputee Program certifications.

· Recognized as a top rehabilitation hospital by U.S. News.

· Patient-focused, 44 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit with a very diverse and progressive team, focused on patient outcomes, individualized, exceptional patient care and progression of our disciplines.

Here’s What You Need

• Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology (Required) or

• Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Required)

• 1 year of adult acute/rehab care experience strongly Preferred

• SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Required upon hire or

• SLP-I - Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology Required upon hire or

• SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Required upon hire and

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

• 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

What You Will do

THD Speech Therapists are responsible for the assessment of patients, assessments to determine patient’s and family’s level of functioning to implement effective treatment, and to plan appropriate discharge disposition.

Essential Functions

Performs age-appropriate patient treatment

· Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment

· Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license

· Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely

· Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary

· Determines 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 equipment

· Maintains patient safety throughout treatment

· Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues

· Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Speech Language Pathologist

· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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