Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - Prn
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Assesses, diagnoses and treats disorders of
Speech; articulation, fluency, and voice, Language; including
expressive communication in oral, written, graphic and manual
modalities, Oral, pharyngeal cervical esophageal and related
functions including; swallowing disorders, oral function for
feeding and orofacial myofunctional disorders, cognitive aspects of
communication; including communicationdisability and other
functional disabilities associated with cognitive impairment,
Social aspects of communication; including challenging behavior,
ineffective social skills, lack of communication opportunities. Is
responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the plan of
care for the person served. Performs and directs administration of
all speech therapy modalities & collaborates throughout the process
with the person served, his/her family and the interdisciplinary
team. Responsibilities: Verifies physician orders prior to
evaluation. Evaluates and diagnoses communication and swallowing
disorders prior to administering treatments, incorporating
psychological issues. Evaluations must include thorough reading of
patient's chart & history; may include objective measurements
relative to the patient's diagnosis and condition. Establishes
goals and plan of care in collaboration with the patient, his/her
family and other healthcare workers as appropriate. Calls the
physician if treatment ordered is not indicated. Administers and
directs administration of all Speech Therapy treatment &
modalities. Has knowledge of indications and contraindications.
Checks frequently with patient for tolerance of modality given.
Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks for safety, and
communicates the use of the equipment to the patient and family.
Performs radiographic assessments of swallowing as ordered.
Maintains contact with the referring physician regarding patient
progress. Observes treatment effects & recommends changes to
physician if indicated. Creates home programs for patients whenever
indicated. Explains the program to patient, asking for return
demonstrations and trains the family if needed. Directs and
supervises Rehabilitation Assistants during Speech therapy
treatments. Participates with on-the-job training of rehabilitation
personnel. Maintains records of all patient treatments as required,
information must include but is not limited to, subjective &
objective information, assessment and plan for each treatment given
or specific documentation for a specific area in which the therapy
if provided. Promotes the team approach to delivery of
rehabilitation services, while serving as a representative in the
field of Speech Therapy. In collaboration with the rehabilitation
team, develops and implements measures for quality assurance and
participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains
professional competence through continuing education and
participation in appropriate professional groups. Obtains
professional continuing education requirements to maintain
licensure. Charges correlate with treatment session documentation
and length of time in therapy. Maintains productivity standards.
Requirements: Education:M.S. M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology,
Communicative Disorders or equivalent certified program. Previous
clinical experience in a hospital setting. Experience:Minimum of 2
years post CFY experience with at least one year experience with
neurologically impaired adults and dysphagia preferred. Experience
with evaluation (including radiographic assessment) and treatment
of dysphagia required. Demonstrates accountability and skills in
assessment/evaluation, decision making and time management Should
have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and
organizational skills. Certifications, Registrations, or
Licenses:Current New Mexico Speech & Language Pathology licensure &
BLS certification required. Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS
AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Albuquerque , Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - Prn, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
