Speech Language Pathologist

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Speech Language Pathologist you
want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to
join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation’s leading provider
of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Speech Language Pathologist where your passion for creating positive
patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-
being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge
and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:
Evaluates and treats patients with the application of a wide variety of
therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, cognition and
dysphagia.
POPULATION SERVED:
Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient
population(s) served: neuro, orthopedic, spine care, pulmonary including but
not limited to: CVA/TIA, joint replacement/fracture repair, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assessment: Performs functional assessments and re-assessments of patients demonstrating compromises in areas of swallowing, language, speech or cognition. Extracts pertinent information from patient’s chart, nursing, patient, family and other sources concerning swallowing or communication impairments. Gathers appropriate subjective and objective data in order to describe patient swallowing and communication assets and liabilities.
• Plan of Care: Formulates appropriate assessment/re-assessment for treatment plan of care and goals, which are individualized to the specific patient.
• Treatment of Patients: Selects and applies appropriate treatments in order to increase the swallowing and communication functional status of patients.
• Re-assessment: Re-assesses patient per department policy; takes appropriate action based on re-assessment.
• Documentation: Completes documentation on the same day that assessment/re-assessment or treatment was rendered.
• Interdisciplinary Interactions: Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team regarding: patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, recommendations, and other patient issues.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services as Speech Pathologist
• BCLS

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Masters in Speech Language Pathology

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
AND ABILITIES

• Certificate of Clinical Competency
• 1-2 years experience in any therapy setting
• New graduates accepted
• Knowledge of Speech Therapy principles and practices, general anatomy and physiology, diseases and post surgical conditions, body movements and functions, and medical terminology.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies preferred.

Las Palmas Medical Centeris a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El
Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The
facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level
III trauma center , cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU,
cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol
Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the
surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
> Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Speech Language Pathologist opening.
We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be
contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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