Introduction

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

Benefits

Valley Regional 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 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.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Speech Language Pathologist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are 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

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing therapeutic intervention, education and recommendations to acute care and outpatients at Valley Regional Medical Center. The clinician will organize and implement speech therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or surgery. This position requires proficiency in acute care, video-swallow studies, and outpatient services, to patients with ages ranging from infant to geriatric. Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice, while providing the highest quality healthcare that is patient oriented, advanced in technology, cost effective and with care and compassion. The hospital mission and vision will be insured by the integration of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and through the coordination of case management, social work and the ancillary departments in the hospital and community.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the Competency Validation Checklist.
• Must meet mutually agreed upon performance goals/objectives established annually as listed on the performance evaluation tool.
• Demonstrates an understanding to appropriately protect sensitive and confidential information.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures. •Dependable, takes initiative, manages time well, flexible with schedule, available for weekend shifts.

JOB SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluations of patients and implements plan of care.
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow studies effectively and in a timely manner.
• Identifies and assesses the patient’s needs for special equipment.
• Maintains up to date documentation in accordance with standards of practice.
• Conducts tests and measurements of speech, language and swallowing ability.
• Communicates effectively with patients in a caring and empathetic manner regarding their diagnosis, plan of care and goals of treatment.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers.
• Attends departmental and hospital meetings, rounding’s (such as barrier rounding’s), consultations or conferences as required to contribute to patient care.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending inpatient, outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Advises and trains staff members and caregivers on implementing a treatment program in therapy delivery.
• Works within a team to improve the effectiveness of service delivery and positive outcome measures.
• Maintains up to date documentation in accordance to standards of practice.
• Punctual and complete attendance with hours of employment, work schedule, documentation, meetings, and conferences as it is an essential function of staff position.
• Maintains and provides documentation to Valley Regional Medical Center of current professional licensure and CPR certification, and meets annual competency standards.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional associations.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assists in development of clinical educational programs.
• Develops and participates in departmental, hospital and community in-services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. May work with combative patients. May make home visits to evaluate home environment. Will be expected, as directed by supervisor, to provide services for any area in the hospital in which the employee demonstrates competency. Employee will wear radiation badge to monitor exposure to ensure safe levels of radiation exposure during video-swallow studies.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Texas license.
• Master’s degree.
• BCLS required.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.

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 PRN opening. We review all applications. 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