What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist / Pediatrics position at UHS?
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality
educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
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POSITION: Speech Pathologist/Therapist - Sign on Bonus Available!
POSITION SUMMARY: Functions under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Physical Medicine. Assumes the responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides speech and language evaluations and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. The speech pathologist/therapist may also be assigned to orient staff and students. They may also assume the duties and responsibility of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
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Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Minimum of Master’s level SLP/CF and current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Ability to respond to pages
- Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 – 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 – 50 pounds frequently
- Ability to tolerate prolonged walking and standing
- Ability to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
- Ability to deal with a variety of stressful situations including emergency response to patient incidents
EEO Statement
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