Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Join our team! Laredo Medical Center is now hiring a Speech Language Pathologist PRN to work at LMC's 326 bed acute care hospital. The Hospital is located in sunny Laredo, Texas, just 150 miles south of historic San Antonio. Read a full position description below.

This is a PRN Position.

Job Summary

The Speech Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in patients across the lifespan. This role develops individualized plans of care, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and provides evidence-based interventions to support functional outcomes. The Speech Pathologist adheres to ethical standards and regulatory requirements while promoting patient safety, autonomy, and communication effectiveness.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations, including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies when indicated.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans to address communication and swallowing needs based on clinical findings, patient goals, and interdisciplinary input.
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers to support carryover of therapy goals and improve functional outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians, radiology staff, therapists, and care teams to support coordinated, patient-centered care and appropriate discharge planning.
• Maintains accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and outcomes in the electronic medical record according to organizational and regulatory standards.
• Participates in performance improvement, clinical education, and program development initiatives within the department.
• Demonstrates professional communication and ethical practice in accordance with American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) guidelines and state licensure requirements.
• Ensures the proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment and therapy materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology preferred
• Experience in acute care or outpatient rehabilitation settings preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in evaluating and treating a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Skilled in completing Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and interpreting results.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of documentation standards and EMR systems.
• Understanding of ethical practice standards and regulatory compliance in healthcare.

Licenses and Certifications

• ST - Speech Therapist current license in state of employment required or
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA required or in Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) under supervision required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
  
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