What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist | PRN position at Peterson Health?
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information:
This position is PRN, working as needed within the department.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Great Culture
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) assesses patients, formulates a plan of care and provides direct patient care services in accordance with the law and state practice act. Services must be ordered by a physician or physician extender. The Speech Therapist also supervises and delegates appropriate functions to the Speech Therapy Student, New Grad or Rehab Technician.
Required Education:
Master’s Degree in SLP
Required Skills:
Basic computer skills, good interpersonal skills, basic organizational and time management skills, basic knowledge and skills to care for the physical and development needs of the population served.
Preferred Skills:
Advanced skills/certifications in specialty areas, such as VitalStim certification
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Current Texas license as a Speech Language Pathologist; BLS
Current Texas license as a Speech Language Pathologist; BLS
Required Experience:
Work/educational experience in the healthcare field. Experience working with pediatric patients.
Preferred Experience:
One year experience as an Speech Language Pathologist in a health care setting.
