PRN Speech Pathologist, Inpatient - TIRR The Woodlands

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited university-based Speech/Language pathology program and be awarded a Masters degree in Speech/Language Pathology.

Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice speech/language pathology by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology for Texas.; Current certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, required. Current Certification in Basic Life Support.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• One (1) year of experience preferred

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor/train staff or supervise clinical interns

• Provides clinical leadership and demonstrative expertise for a particular patient type/group or enhances an existing clinical program for that particular patient type/group

• Serves as a clinical resource for hospital and/or system or departmental committee/task force or initiates and/or provides leadership in an ongoing departmental interest/study group

• Designs and implements original staff development program which facilitates the clinical competencies of other staff members

• The position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting

• Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary

• The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position

• Ability to commit to elected commitment schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and in moving within patient care areas when necessary

Principal Accountabilities

• Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient.

• Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients with a physician’s referral. Accurately interprets evaluation findings.

• Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.

• Implements a speech/language pathology treatment program.

• Re-assess patient status and alters treatment goals, plan, and program as needed. Communicates effectively with patient and family.

• Communicates effectively with professional colleagues. Manages time effectively.

• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.

• May serve as Clinical Instructor for Speech interns.

• Serves as clinical resource to staff, hospital, schools and the community in general. Acts as clinical instructor to CFY and speech interns.

• Assists in program development within the department.

• Actively participates in organized community service/functions as a representative of the profession.

• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial