SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Speech Language Pathologist opening with Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals, 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.

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.

Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

This is a PRN position, hours are typically 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm and may include both weekdays and weekend shifts

The Speech Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by developing and conducting individualized therapy programs for patients with communication, cognitive, and / or swallowing impairments.

As a member of the health care team, the Speech Therapist performs comprehensive patient assessments and establishes appropriate treatment goals.

The Speech Therapist serves as an educator to patients, families, students and colleagues.

What you will do in this role :

You will conduct a subjective assessment of assigned patients speech language abilities during spontaneous conversation.

You will administer objective tests to assess patients communication assets and liabilities.

• You will structure and implement individualized patient program to improve communication abilities.
• You will evaluate patient regularly during treatment and adjust program as needed to maximize patient progress.
• You will document progress in patients chart. You will complete notes, charges, discharge notes and patient communication.
• You will consult with Program Director and Rehab Physician / Medical Director regarding pre-screen assessments and physician consultations to determine appropriate placement of potential patients.

What qualifications you will need :

• Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred
• Licensed by TX State Board of Speech and Language Pathologists
• ASHA certification required
• Current BLS issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• 1-2 years experience highly preferred

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals are hospitals for specialized advanced cardiovascular and spine care. The facilities are located near Medical City Dallas.

They are designed to be efficient and result in faster recoveries. We offer an enhanced patient experience. Patients will benefit from leading edge treatments and technology.

We offer clinical trials. You will have access to the entire network of Medical City Healthcare hospitals and specialists.

Medical City Heart Hospital has 65+ private patient rooms. The facility provides a wide array of cardiac services. Services include complex vascular and heart surgery and advanced heart failure treatment.

We offer minimally invasive vascular surgery and other specialized heart care. The facility has a dedicated cardiac emergency room.

Medical City Spine Hospital has 25+ beds. It provides spine care for common spine disorders. Spine care is also provided for rare, hard-to-treat spinal deformities.

Those include adult and pediatric scoliosis and spondylolistheses. We offer complex spine surgery and minimally invasive surgical options.

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.

Across HCA Healthcares more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.

Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow.- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Speech Language Pathologist opening. We promptly review all applications.

Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

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