Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
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 in a timely manner 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: Education Master’s degree from an
accredited college or university in the area of Speech Pathology is
required. Experience A minimum of one and one-half (1.5) years
full-time clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist. Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications 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. Work Schedule: 8AM -
5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time
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