SLP, Speech Pathologist - Rehabilitation Hospital - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: January 24, 2026
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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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