Speech Language Pathologist / SLP

Overview

• Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Inpatient Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Amarillo, TX.
• Why Join Us?
• Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Get to Know Your Team: BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider.
• At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
• Work with patients to improve their ability to communicate effectively, and address difficulties related to speech, voice, fluency, and comprehension.
• Evaluate speech, language, and swallowing disorders through assessments and standardized tests.
• Identify the cause of communication difficulties (e.g., developmental delays, neurological conditions, or trauma).
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provide therapy for speech and language disorders, including articulation, fluency, and voice disorders.
• Teach patients exercises and techniques to improve communication skills.
• Assist patients with swallowing difficulties through targeted interventions.
• Work closely with families, caregivers, teachers, and healthcare providers to support patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on communication strategies.
• Maintain detailed patient records and progress reports.
• Adjust treatment plans as needed based on patient improvement.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and professional standards.