Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for thedelivery of quality care to patients. Involving assessing, diagnosing,treating, and helping to prevent communication and swallowing disorders. Workwith patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow to preventchoking, under the supervision of the Clinical Director.

Requirements:

Masters Degree in Speech LanguagePathology.

Current and unrestricted license to practice Speech LanguagePathology with the State of Texas through TDLR.

Current CPR/BCLS certification.

Educated and compliant with all HIPPAregulations; maintains strict client confidentiality.

Mustbe willing to work at Terrell State Hospital, a mental health facility withpatients that may have a dual diagnosis.

Must abide by therules, regulations, and policies of HHSC and Terrell State Hospital.

Must abide bystaffing agency and TSHs attendance and leave policy

Must comply with HHSC immunizationrequirements

COVID-19 testing with negative resultrequired

COVID-19 Vaccination Card, ifapplicable

Must submit to HHSC required drug test

Must submit to HHSC requiredfingerprinting and background check

Mustcomplete facility and HHSC required training

Responsibilities:

• Swallowing assessment includes accurate history taking, examination, direct patient observation, and collaboration with a treatment team/attending physician leading to the establishment of a diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Performs periodic re-evaluation of the patient as necessary and makes adjustments in the patients treatment plan as needed in accordance with physician goals and orders.
• Documentation in patients medical record is clear, concise, and identifies target symptoms.
• Frequency of documentation is appropriate to level of care patient required and addresses referrals as appropriate to internal departments and referrals to outside providers.
• Compliance with HHSC and facility documentation timeframe requirements.
• Provides and monitors facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet standards for compliance with accrediting agencies; specifically Joint Commission guidelines, CMS Standards, TSH Policy and Directives and HHSC Standards, Rules and Directives.

License, Certification,or Registration Required :

• Current and unrestricted license to practice Speech Language Pathology with the State of Texas through TDLR
• Must be certified by the American Heart Association BLS in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintain that certification while providing services at the Terrell State Hospital.
• Copies of CPR certifications must be kept on file with TSHs Contracting office.
• All certifications must be current and remain as such while providing services at the Terrell State Hospital

SelectionProcess:

• The Staffing Agency with the selected candidates will be notified by email.
• TSHs Agency Hiring Coordinator will communicate with the agency and candidate(s) on dates and times to begin the process of on-boarding.

Position

Speech Pathologist

Need

01 Part-Time Position Available (Actual days are flexible)

Shift

Availability

8:00AM 5:00 PM

Days

Monday Wednesday Friday (Actual days are flexible)

Term

Minimum of 3 months with option to extend

Please Note : The start date commences when all compliance and clearance requirements have been met by the selected candidate.

Department

Medical Services-Terrell State Hospital

Location

1200 East Brin Street

Terrell, TX 75160

Deadline to Respond

02/10/2025 5:00 PM

Tentative Start Date

As soon as possible

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.