Speech Therapist - NICU - Part Time - Days

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Speech and Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders according to accepted standards of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) must support the mission of providing Sacred Work to all who enter the doors of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages scheduling of own patient load and other tasks to allow smooth work flow and effective patient care. Including special projects and miscellaneous duties as needed to promote the smooth work flow of the department.
• Assists physician in assessment of patient with speech and language disorders and swallowing related disorders. Participates in the development of the plan of treatment, revising as necessary. Performs speech therapy techniques in conducting speech and language development and retraining procedures.
• Practices appropriate safety measures in assisting patients with the performance of job related duties/activities. Follows necessary and pertinent safety precautions during the performance of job duties to prevent injury to self, patients, and/or others and to prevent damages to hospital equipment/property. Has experienced no avoidable accidents and has not contributed to any in the past 12 months.
• Ensures that problems/concerns regarding activities in the Department are communicated with appropriate personnel. Utilizes lines of accountability appropriately when errors in own or other's work are identified. Maintains professional level of conduct in the Department at all times.
• Skillfully provides effective and safe patient treatment in accordance with treatment plan and departmental procedures, as evidenced by competency evaluations.
• Teaches, demonstrates and instructs the patient, family and staff personnel in speech therapy principles to assure the continuation and carry over of speech therapy goals. Assists physician and patient in evaluating progress and goals.

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university with State of Texas licensure in Speech-Language Pathology or Registration approval by State Committee of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology and previous experience in a hospital environment is required.

Required License/Certifications

Current CPR certification.