Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy Speech
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills
(CSRH-WH) is a 253-bed hospital serving the fastest-growing area of
San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical care
with advanced spine surgery, Intensive Care, complex neurology for
treating stroke and other neurovascular issues, comprehensive
cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery,
vascular lab, sleep center, women’s services, a newborn nursery,
the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation,
emergency services, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient
Imaging Center, an Ambulatory Surgery Center, and four medical
plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine
Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.
Summary: Provides Speech Language Pathology to patients referred,
including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation
with the follow-up, and discharge planning. Actively assists with
clinical aspects of the department, including program development,
department operations, and Performance Improvement activities.
Assists with supervising and coordinating the Speech Language
Pathology student programs. In addition, supervises 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. Adheres consistently
to the P&Ps relating to documentation, 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 both patient (if appropriate), family, and other involved
individuals regarding patient evaluation, care, and treatment.
Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and
provides effective education and training. Assists with
coordination and supervision of the Speech Language Pathology
student program as well as the volunteer program. Actively assists
with clinical aspects of the department including orientation of
new associates, scheduling of patients to assure quality patient
coverage, and appropriate staff supervision as necessary.
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa
Health System. Understands, supports, and participates in
Performance Improvement activities. Complies with and develops
efficient and creative ways to maintain 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, and community. Participates in research activities as
appropriate. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient
care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and
developmental, and population specific needs of patients served by
the department. Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment,
treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical,
psychological, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental
needs of each patient served. Fosters and promotes positive and
professional relationships with members of the medical staff,
physicians, and referral sources. Performs other related duties as
directed. Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited college
or university in the area of Speech Language Pathology is required.
All assessment and treatment tools routinely used by a Speech
Language Pathologist as outlined by the State Board of Examiners
for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. Is required to have
met the qualifications for the Clinical Fellowship Year as outlined
by the American Speech- Language- Hearing Association. Licensed as
a Speech Language Pathologist by the State Board of Examiners for
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Certified by the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association. BLS certification is required.
Must also successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer
health screening examination and the annual screening each year
thereafter as an employee. Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem
As Needed
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