Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in College Station, Texas
Overview
St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.
Responsibilities
Administers appropriate treatments to patients at the direction of the supervising Speech Language Pathologist, demonstrates knowledge and skill in the use of therapeutic exercise, activities, and equipment for the habilitation and rehabilitation of cognitive, linguistic, pragmatic and dysphagia conditions.
Instructs and supervises rehabilitation technicians and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous and consistent manner.
Maintains timely and accurate medical records; records legibly in patient charts; completes reports in an organized, thorough and timely manner.
Fosters communication with patients and families, other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers, and other hospital personnel to achieve goals and establish department support; attends and provides quality input during multidisciplinary rounds and departmental meetings.
Provides patient and family education; includes information on outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs.
Engages in departmental and/or hospital performance improvement plans; understands and participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.
Attends department and hospital inservices; actively engages in continuing education and professional development.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree from a Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or other related field.
Licensed by the State of Texas- Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology/Intern in Speech-Language Pathology; eligibility to begin clinical fellowship period
American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certified
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Pay Range
$25.81 - $37.43 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
