Speech Therapist | PRN (3059)

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Speech Therapist provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. This role involves evaluating communication challenges, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve patients’ communicative efficiency and quality of life. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and adheres to Medina Healthcare System (MHS) policies and medical directives to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluation and Diagnosis:
  • Review patient history and medical records to determine appropriate assessments.
  • Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive testing.
  • Diagnose speech and language disorders related to medical, psychological, educational, and social factors.

Treatment Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results.
• Conduct rehabilitative therapy to restore communication abilities for patients with organic and non-organic etiologies.
• Provide counseling and language development therapy to patients and families.
• Teach patients techniques to monitor and improve their speech and language skills.

Collaboration and Consultation:

• Consult with physicians, educators, and other healthcare professionals to Speech Therapist coordinate care.
• Serve as a resource to classroom teachers and other professionals to integrate speech and language activities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Review and revise treatment plans based on patient progress and performance.
• Participate in hospital orientation, in-service training, and annual skills fairs.

Education and Research:

• Conduct or participate in research to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
• Teach manual sign language to patients unable to speak.
• Provide training and education to staff, students, and community groups.

General Duties:

• Maintain positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and medical personnel.
• Support departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned within licensure scope.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current and unrestricted Texas License as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Competencies

• Expertise in speech-language pathology assessment and treatment techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and communication disorders.
• Commitment to patient safety, documentation accuracy, and ethical standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.