Speech Pathology Coordinator

Hours of Work :

Varies 7-5, flexible

Days Of Week :

M-F with some weekends and holidays shared with team

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job:
The primary purpose of the Speech Pathology Coordinator position is to renders professional and technical speech and language therapy to assigned patients. You will provide direct and indirect patient care using the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology Act/Rules process (evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, ongoing re-assessment and discharge planning).  You will direct and supervise support personnel and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with professional standards of care.
Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System

Your Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Valid Texas License or Temporary License required
• 2 years Licensed SLP; 4 years preferred
• High level of energy and motivation
• Must be able to operate with minimal supervision following probation period.

Your Job Responsibilities: 

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Assumes responsibility for the speech and language therapy components of the patient/family/significant other educational process.     
• Communicates with the healthcare team and co-workers with self assessment of communication effectiveness and manner.       
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers and facility.      
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written documentation and communication of patient information.      
• Utilizes the speech and language therapy process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Level III Trauma Center