Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Waxahachie, Texas Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - NICU Acute care PRN Weekday PRN Rate:$60/hr Weekend PRN rate: $66/hr About Baylor Waxahachie - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie is a community hospital that provides quality care to Ellis County and surrounding communities. It offers a wide range of medical services including back and neck care, cancer care, diabetes care, digestive diseases, emergency care, and many more. Our medical center is dedicated to serving everyone through exemplary healthcare, education, research, and community service. At Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation (BSWIR) at Waxahachie, we love acute care and all the inherent complexities including the fast pace environment. This is where the patient's journey starts, whether a trauma, myocardial infarction, orthopedic surgery, stroke, or intensive care stay. Working in this challenging environment takes a robust professional support and development system, and we have worked hard to create just that. From the New Graduate Program to Advance Practive Mentoring, Board Certification, or preparing you as a clinical instructor, we have the programs to support your success. If you are looking for a tight knit team who enjoys working together to support the local community, this is the team for you!

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist PRN to join our team in Waxahachie.

Applicants must have at least 1 year of full-time neonatal intensive care unit experience with demonstrated competence in all gestational ages and MBSS competency for the ability to work both NICU and adults.

• Perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans and deliver skilled interventions for patients in medical-surgical, ICU, telemetry and specialty units
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions and make recommendations regarding NPO status, diet levels and instrumental assessments
• Document timely and accurately in the electronic medical record per hospital and regulatory standards
• Completing patient/family and staff education related to communication, cognition and swallowing, as appropriate
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives within our team

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association or eligibility for Certification pending professional experience required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills

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