College Station, TX, 77840, USA
8 days ago
Pediatric Speech Pathologist
**Overview** St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. 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. **Responsibilities** + Evaluates/assesses patients in a systematic and thorough manner; establishes appropriate treatment plans and goalswithin specified time frames; administers appropriate treatments to patients; demonstrates knowledge and skill in theuse of therapeutic interventions for speech, language, cognition, and swallowing for patients of all ages. + Instructs and supervises patient care of rehabilitation technicians and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous andconsistent manner. + Maintains timely and accurate medical records; records legibly in patient charts; completes reports in an organized,thorough and timely manner. + Fosters communication with patients and families, other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers, and other hospitalpersonnel to achieve goals and establish department support; attends and provides quality input during multidisciplinaryrounds and departmental meetings. + Provides patient and family education; includes information on outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs. + Promotes health care outcomes in concert with currently accepted clinical practice guidelines and established clinicalpathways. Identifies poor outcomes/data for referral for performance improvement. + Attends department and hospital inservices; actively engages in continuing education and professional development. + Assists with teaching/training of new/current personnel; evaluates clinical competency of peers and providesinterdepartmental education, as directed; completes all required training and education. **Qualifications** + Masters degree (e.g. MA, MS, MBA, MSN, MSW) Communication Sciences and Disorders or Equivalent + Preferred: 2 years clinical experience; Pediatric therapy experience + Licensed by the State of Texas- Speech-Language Pathology / Intern; eligibility to begin clinical fellowship period with ASHA membership upon completion (required); American Heart Association BLS CPR certified + Preferred: Certificate of Clinical Competence; Member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more! \#chistjosephtherapy \#THERAPYTEXAS **Pay Range** $33.52 - $48.60 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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