Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Adheres to American Speech Language & Hearing Association (ASHA/State guidelines) until the notification of Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is obtained. Interprets physician orders and requests interpretation as necessary. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment plan accordingly. Develops realistic functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Instructs and involves patient, family, social worker, nursing staff and discharge planner in patient's progress and discharge plans. Participates in appropriate meetings. Maintains documentation of all treatments. Uses appropriate modalities and procedures. Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use. Provides in-service to staff.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Master's degree in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders
PREFERRED EDUCATION: N/A
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: N/A
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Competency in performing modified barium swallow exams
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: State Intern Licensure
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center.

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Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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