Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Provides Speech Pathology Services to
patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development
and implementation with follow-up and discharge planning. Assists
with clinical aspects of the department, including program
development and Performance Improvement activities. In addition,
supervises Rehab Techs, Students and Volunteers. Responsibilities:
Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the
status of the speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age
specific needs. Develops and implements, with patient/family
participation, individualized treatment plans as indicated,
considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals
and methods to achieve goals. Maintains quality documentation
regarding patient status, to include: Initial Patient Evaluations,
Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries
and other notations as appropriate. Participates in patient care
conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, departmental
and interdepartmental meetings. Counsels family and other involved
individuals regarding patient evaluation, care and treatment.
Initiates and completes discharge planning promptly and provides
effective education and training. Supervises Speech Pathology
students and volunteers. Assists in the supervision of Rehab Techs.
Participates in the orientation of new associates and scheduling
patients to assure quality patient coverage. Understands, supports
and provides input for Performance Improvement activities. Complies
with departmental productivity standards. Maintains an awareness of
other agencies within the community in order to make appropriate
referrals, when indicated, to network and to increase knowledge of
community resources. Identifies and provides educational
opportunities for self, department, students and community.
Participates in research activities as appropriate. Demonstrates
competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a
manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs
of patients served by the department. Appropriately adapts assigned
patient care assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to
accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age
specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health
Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Master’s
degree from an accredited college or university in the area of
Speech Pathology is required. A minimum of one and one-half (1.5)
years full-time clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.
Licensed as a Speech Pathologist by the State Board of Examiners
for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Certified by the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. CPR certification is
required. All assessment and treatment tools routinely used by a
Speech Pathologist as outlined by the State Board of Examiners for
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Physically able to perform
the daily responsibilities associated with patient treatment.
Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type: Full Time
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