Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Provides Speech Pathology Services to
patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development
and implementation with follow-up and discharge planning. Assists
with clinical aspects of the department, including program
development and Performance Improvement activities. In addition,
supervises Rehab Techs, Students and Volunteers. Supervised by the
Rehabilitation Manager, Supervisor and/or Lead Rehab Therapist.
Assists in the supervision of Rehab Techs. Responsibilities:
Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the
status of the speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age
specific needs. Develops and implements, with patient/family
participation, individualized treatment plans as indicated,
considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals
and methods to achieve goals. Maintains quality documentation
regarding patient status, to include Initial Patient Evaluations,
Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries
and other notations as appropriate. Participates in patient care
conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, departmental
and interdepartmental meetings. Counsels family and other involved
individuals regarding patient evaluation, care and treatment.
Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and
provides effective education and training. Supervises Speech
Pathology students and volunteers. Assists in the supervision of
Rehab Techs. Participates in the orientation of new associates and
scheduling patients to assure quality patient coverage.
Understands, supports and provides input for Performance
Improvement activities. Complies with departmental productivity
standards. Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the
community in order to make appropriate referrals, when indicated,
to network and to increase knowledge of community resources.
Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self,
department, students and community. Participates in research
activities as appropriate. Demonstrates competence to perform
assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the
population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by
the department Appropriately adapts assigned patient care
assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the
unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other
developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates adherence
to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care. Performs other duties
as assigned. Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited
college or university in the area of Speech Pathology is required.
A minimum of one and one-half (1.5) years full-time clinical
experience as a Speech Pathologist. Licensed as a Speech
Pathologist by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language
Pathology and Audiology. Certified by the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association. CPR certification is required.
All assessment and treatment tools routinely used by a Speech
Pathologist as outlined by the State Board of Examiners for
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Physically able to perform
the daily responsibilities associated with patient treatment.
Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: PRN Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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