Speech Language Pathologist

Description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Speech Language Pathologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Speech Language Pathologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Evaluates and treats patients with the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language,cognitionand dysphagia.

POPULATION SERVED:

Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: neuro, orthopedic, spine care, pulmonary including but not limited to: CVA/TIA, joint replacement/fracture repair, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assessment:Performsfunctional assessments and re-assessments of patientsdemonstratingcompromises in areas of swallowing, language,speechor cognition.Extracts pertinent information from patients chart, nursing, patient,familyand other sources concerning swallowing or communication impairments.Gathers appropriate subjectiveand objective data in order to describe patient swallowing and communication assets and liabilities.

• Plan of Care:Formulatesappropriate assessment/re-assessmentfor treatment plan of care and goals, which are individualized to the specific patient.

• Treatment of Patients:Selectsand applies appropriate treatments in order to increase the swallowing and communication functional status of patients.

• Re-assessment:Re-assesses patient per department policy; takesappropriate actionbased on re-assessment.

• Documentation:Completesdocumentation on the same day that assessment/re-assessment or treatment wasrendered.

• Interdisciplinary Interactions:Communicatesand collaborates with interdisciplinary teamregarding:patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, recommendations,andotherpatientissues.

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Servicesas Speech Pathologist
• BCLS

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Masters inSpeech Language Pathology

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS,KNOWLEDGEAND ABILITIES

• Certificate of Clinical Competency

• 1-2years experienceinany therapy setting

• New graduates accepted

• Knowledge ofSpeechTherapy principles and practices, general anatomy and physiology, diseases andpost surgicalconditions, body movements and functions, and medical terminology.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies preferred.

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the regions only kidney transplant center . The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center , cardiac care, womens services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Speech Language Pathologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.