Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
Company: Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Under general supervision of the
Director of Therapy Services, the Speech Language Pathologist
plans, directs, coordinates and performs high quality speech and
language pathology services to patients of Huntsville Memorial
Hospital. All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of
an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and
service delivery process through effective interaction with other
team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical
staff, patients, and visitors. Every effort has been made to make
this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way
states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will
be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of
duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
Assesses patients' needs and strengths, diagnoses speech, language,
swallowing disorders, establishes goals, plans services, and
determines type, frequency and duration of treatment in conjunction
and consultation with physician. Develops, implements, evaluates
and revises plans of care. Educates patients/families in basic home
safety and medical equipment safety as applicable to services
provided. Communicates findings and changes in condition to
physicians. Schedules visits to patients and confirms same with
Home Care office or Center for Rehabilitation. Participates in
discharge planning. Prepares summaries and reports. Documents all
care, submitting required paperwork on a daily basis. Uses,
maintains and cleans necessary equipment. Performs and interprets
specialized tests, if appropriate. Adheres to the specifications of
the ASHA Code of Ethics and HMH hospital policies and procedures in
the performance of duties. Participates in quality improvement
monitoring and evaluation activities, assimilating quality
improvement findings and recommendations into practice. Attends
case conferences, staff meetings, in-services and other home care
agency gatherings as required. Serves on specialized committees and
participates in the development/revision of policies and
procedures. Provides consultation with other Speech Therapists and
professionals of other disciplines regarding speech and language
pathology (SLP). Prepares reports on discipline services for
Administration. Ability to obtain information and interpret
information in terms of the patient's needs; knowledge of growth
and development; and understanding of the range of treatment needed
by these patients. Maintains patient confidentiality and
appropriate handling of PHI. Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance
Code of Conduct. Maintains a safe work environment and reports
safety concerns appropriately. Performs all other related duties as
assigned. Requirements Education: Master's degree in Speech and
Language Pathology required. Experience: None required, prior
therapy experience preferred. Licensure/Certification: Certificate
of Clinical Competence in Speech & Language Pathology issued by
ASHA. Valid license issued by the State of Texas Department of
Health, Board of Examiners in Speech & Language Pathology. Basic
Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment,
before patient care is administered independently. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
AND WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, &
reaching. Occasional: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending,
squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting. Visual and hearing acuity
required. Work is inside, with good ventilation and comfortable
temperature. Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or
detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock,
communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.
Keywords: Huntsville Memorial Hospital, Bryan , Speech Language Pathologist (PRN), Healthcare , Huntsville, Texas
