Speech Language Pathologist
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington
Arlington, TX
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Full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Description Full-time Speech Language Pathologist A career at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, a 40-private bed, state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated as a tri-venture with Lifepoint Health, Texas Health Resources and Methodist Hospital System, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Arlington area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Tarrant County need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply! Benefits * Medical, Dental, & Vision plans * Strong interdisciplinary teamwork Supportive leadership and culture * CEU Support * State-of-the-art equipment What you will do in this role: * Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities * Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records * Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements * Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs * Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition * Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws * Other duties as assigned Qualifications * Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements * Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA * Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population * Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered * Current CPR certification * Strong organizational and communication skills Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and our Stroke and Amputation Specialty Programs.