Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - Prn

Company: Christus Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: March 4, 2026

Job Description:

Description Summary: As a member of the health care team, evaluates and treats patients with cognitive, communication and swallowing deficits within the scope of a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist. Collaborates with other hospital personnel to ensure quality care for the patient. Supervises the activities of Therapy Technicians, Speech/Language Pathology Clinical Fellows, and Speech/Language Pathology Students. Responsibilities: - Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers, discusses with physician as necessary - Independently assess all patient types assigned - Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgmentin decision - Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals - Reassess patient progress regularly per department policy, or when need arises - Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes appropriate referral to social services and/or vendor - Able to assess vent dependent patients with minimal assistance - Able to assess voice and fluency cases with some assistance - Able to independently design a treatment plan that address’ identified problems, deficits and discharge needs and assist with reducing LOS - Consistently delivers effective treatment focused on rehab of communication, cognition and/or swallowing disorders - Actively seeks out a diagnosis mx to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the hospital - Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment - Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician and/or nursing - Demonstrates a working knowledge of speaking valve usage and contraindications - Ensures patient safety - Offers alternatives to physician when appropriate - Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies to daily treatment - Develops creative and innovative ways to provide treatment i.E. group sessions, summer speech camps, structured and interactive adult group/individual sessions Requirements: Education/Skills - Master's Degree Experience - Experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - SLP License in state of employment - SLP Intern license is accepted as long as all requirements are met. - BLS Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

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