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Texas Health Fort Worth seeks to hire a Speech Language Pathologist to work a Full-Time position.The address is 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104Salary range is Min. $33.32/hr to Max. $50.56/hr – based on relevant experienceWork Schedule Full Time (40 Hours) ; Day Shift; Monday-Friday 8-5PM X 5 shifts per weekJob Description Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care. Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness. Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment. Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s). Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family. Sets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences. Determines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals. Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition. Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs. Other Significant Activities in Addition to Job Responsibilities/Competencies Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targetsQualifications - ExternalThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required OR Post- Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech- Language- Hearing Association is required SLP – Speech Language Pathology (Texas Speech Language Pathology License) required upon hire OR SLP- I – Speech Language Pathology Intern (Texas Speech Language Pathology Intern License) required upon hire SLP- Speech Language Pathology (Texas Speech Language Pathology License) is preferred upon hire and BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support required within 60 daysSkills Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skillsWhy Texas Health Resources?Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is a 726-bed, Magnet-designated regional referral center that has served the residents of Tarrant County and surroundings communities since 1930. Hospital services include cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, orthopedics and sports medicine, neonatal intensive care, and trauma/emergency medicine. In early 2014, Texas Health Fort Worth will be opening a new 75,000 square foot Emergency Services Center, one of the largest in the region. Texas Health Fort Worth has more than 4,000 employees, 200 volunteers and nearly 1,000 physicians on its medical staff. Texas Health Fort Worth recently received national recognition for its oncology program and was named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Tarrant County. The hospital is also a designated Cycle III Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.Texas Health Highlights 2020 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (6th year in a row) 2019 Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (5th year in a row) Employees’ Choice “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor (2018 and 2019)Education Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology Req Or Other Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Req Licenses and Certifications SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Req Or SLP-I - Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology Intern License Upon Hire Req SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Pref And BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support 60 Days Req Skills Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem ? solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills Supervision This position manages people 11-49 ADA Requirements Working Outdoors 1-33% Working Indoors 67% or more Mechanical Hazards 1-33% Electrical Hazards 1-33% Explosive Hazards 1-33% Chemical Hazards 1-33% Wet Hazards 1-33% Heights 1-33% OSHA Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Physical Demands Light WorkEmployment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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