Speech Pathologist

Job Title: Speech Pathologist
Location: San Antonio, TX 78251
Duration: 3 + Months (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Work Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Thursday – Monday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5 days, 8 hours/day)
Patient Type: General medical, stroke, neuro, bedside; mostly adults, some merging with NICU
 
Required Certification:

• CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) from ASHA
• State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist
• BLS (AHA only)

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college/university
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) per ASHA guidelines

• Provides speech-language pathology services including assessment, treatment plan development, implementation, follow-up, and discharge planning.
• Assists with clinical aspects of the department such as program development, operations, and Performance Improvement.
• Supervises Speech Language Pathology students and volunteers.

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Document patient care, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in patient/family conferences, interdepartmental meetings, and educational programs.
• Counsel patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and provide education.
• Assist with coordination and supervision of students and volunteers.
• Support departmental operations, including staff orientation, patient scheduling, and supervision.
• Maintain departmental productivity and participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Foster professional relationships with medical staff and referral sources.
• Adapt patient care to age-specific, developmental, cultural, and other needs.
• Participate in research and educational activities as appropriate.

• Must have CCC certification and state licensure.
• Must be comfortable working with both adult and NICU patient populations.
• BLS certification required.
• Pre-employment and annual health screenings required.