Inpatient Rehabilitation Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN Zale

UTSW Rehabilitation is ranked 15th nationally by US News and World Report

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 
 

SHIFT: 4 shifts/month with 2 of the 4 shifts being weekend shifts.   

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Master's Degree from an accredited program in Speech Pathology. or 
  PhD from an accredited program in Speech Pathology. 
   

• Experience
  No experience required with Master's or PhD 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (SLPL) SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Licensed to practice Speech Pathology in the state of Texas. Intern license (Clinical Fellowship Year) also accepted, Upon Hire and 
  (CPRAED) CPR AED Upon Hire and 
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required, Upon Hire and 
  Active cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Upon Hire

   

  Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Upon Hire 
   

Preferred

• Education
  New graduates are welcome to apply (intern license) with at least 1 year of hospital experience 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Requires prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Lifts supplies/equipment as needed.
• Has general patient care skills. Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic principles, practices good clinical judgement and does not compromise patients or another's safety, while at same time maximizes patient's treatment potential. Passes competency reviews.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to all policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, and corporate compliance. Includes: personal demeanor, appearance, and hygiene that are appropriate for the work environment. Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with University Medical Center Policy. Tolerates variety within the work environment and consistently deals with all customers in a respectful manner.
• Completes speech therapy evaluations. Reviews information from all sources (history, physical, overt and subjective complaints, etc). Utilizes proper testing and measurement procedures based on information gathered in evaluation. Identifies and records problem areas on evaluation. Projects reasonable goals within realistic time frames for each identified problem. Analyzes and designs treatment plans based on patient problems and goals. Determines if planned treatment is effective and progresses patient in timely fashion. Records patient's progress in concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Prepares for patient discharge in an organized and efficient manner, including timely and accurate submission of equipment needs. Displays good knowledge of patient's resources and needs.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently. Works in a team oriented manner. Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude. Supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers in daily activities. Readily volunteers assistan