SLP, Speech Pathologist - Rehabilitation Hospital - PRN

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Description Summary: The staff Speech Pathologist is legally and ethically responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing programs for the communicatively handicapped population. Responsibilities: - Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. - Plans and administers diagnostic evaluations/treatment programs for clients and completes required documentation such as case history, evaluation report, initial treatment plan, daily progress notes, and quarterly progress notes in a timely manner. - Involves the client and family members or significant others in therapeutic planning, goal setting and recommendations for therapeutic interventions. - Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his or her optimal level of independence and function. - Participates in established intra-departmental and inter-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental and hospital goals. - Is responsible for insuring productive and efficient delivery of services through coordinated scheduling. - Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual. - Participates in medical chart peer review, case records review and utilization review as deemed necessary by management. - Performs all other duties as assigned. Requirements: Education/Skills - Masters level degree in speech language pathology is required. - Basic Computer Knowledge - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Experience - New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in speech therapy is acceptable. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - SLP License in state of employment - Full license with American Speech and Hearing Association within one year of hire - BLS required Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

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