SLP, Speech Pathologist - Rehabilitation Hospital - PRN

Company: Christus Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

SLP, Speech Pathologist - Rehabilitation Hospital - PRN at Christus Health summary: The Speech Pathologist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic programs for patients with communication disorders in a rehabilitation hospital setting. Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with patients' families and healthcare teams to optimize patient independence. The role requires a master's degree in speech-language pathology, state licensure, and participation in hospital policies and quality reviews on a PRN basis. Description Summary: The staff Speech Pathologist is legally and ethically responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing programs for the communicatively handicapped population. Responsibilities: • Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. • Plans and administers diagnostic evaluations/treatment programs for clients and completes required documentation such as case history, evaluation report, initial treatment plan, daily progress notes, and quarterly progress notes in a timely manner. • Involves the client and family members or significant others in therapeutic planning, goal setting and recommendations for therapeutic interventions. • Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his or her optimal level of independence and function. • Participates in established intra-departmental and inter-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental and hospital goals. • Is responsible for insuring productive and efficient delivery of services through coordinated scheduling. • Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual. • Participates in medical chart peer review, case records review and utilization review as deemed necessary by management. • Performs all other duties as assigned. Requirements: Education/Skills • Masters level degree in speech language pathology is required. • Basic Computer Knowledge • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Experience • New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in speech therapy is acceptable. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • SLP License in state of employment • Full license with American Speech and Hearing Association within one year of hire • BLS required Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Keywords: speech pathologist, speech-language pathology, communication disorders, rehabilitation hospital, treatment planning, diagnostic evaluation, patient care, therapeutic interventions, SLP license, PRN position

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