Speech-Language Pathologist, Adult Neuro & Swallowing
San Antonio, Texas
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel Position

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide Speech Language Pathology services including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, follow-up, and discharge planning for patients. Support clinical department activities such as program development, operations, performance improvement, and supervision of students and volunteers.

Patient Population

• General medical, stroke, neurological, orthopedic, bedside patients
• Mostly adults, with some interaction with NICU patients

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities for inpatients and outpatients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals involving patient/family participation
• Maintain documentation including initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Participate in patient care and family conferences, in-service programs, and departmental meetings
• Counsel patients, families, and involved individuals regarding evaluation, care, and treatment
• Coordinate and supervise Speech Language Pathology student and volunteer programs
• Assist with orientation, scheduling, and staff supervision to ensure quality patient coverage
• Support and participate in performance improvement activities
• Maintain awareness of community resources for appropriate referrals
• Identify and provide educational opportunities for self, department, and community
• Adapt patient care methods to meet age-specific, developmental, cultural, and individual needs
• Foster professional relationships with medical staff, physicians, and referral sources

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Texas)
• Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC required)
• BLS certification (AHA only)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment and annual health screenings

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 5 days per week, Thursday through Monday
• 8-hour shifts, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Speech Language Pathology specialty required
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position requires a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist with at least one year of experience, capable of working full-time in a travel role providing care primarily to adult patients with a variety of medical conditions.