Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapy / Acute Rehab / Sign On Bonus / FT
- Full-time
Responsibilities
Northwest Texas Healthcare
System is a 495 bed system serving the city of
Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination
of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in
healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly,
smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and
great recreational facilities, to our quality
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educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and
work.
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hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking
for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their
work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of
exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for
exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
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POSITION : Speech
Pathologist / Therapist
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POSITION SUMMARY : Functions under
the general supervision of the Supervisor of Physical Medicine.
Assumes the responsibility and accountability for a designated
group of patients and provides speech and language evaluations and
treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental
policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality
patient care. The speech pathologist / therapist may also be assigned
to orient staff and students. They may also assume the duties and
responsibility of the supervisor in the absence of that
individual.
Benefit
Highlights :
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Retention Bonus
Program if offered.
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Loan Forgiveness
Program if offered.
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Challenging and
rewarding work environment
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Competitive
Compensation & Generous Paid Time
Off
401(K) with company
match and discounted stock plan
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SoFi Student Loan
Refinancing Program
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Career development
opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
About
Universal Health
Services
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One of
the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and
healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has
built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing
steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500
corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was
again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by
Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public
Companies.
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Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000
employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating
acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient
facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance
offering, a physician network and various related services located
all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the
United Kingdom.
www.uhs.com
Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND
LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
REQUIRED :
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Minimum
of Master’s level SLP / CF and current state licensure as a Speech
Language Pathologist
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Physical and Sensory
Requirements :
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Ability
to read and write in
English
Ability to communicate with
patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors,
and others
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Ability
to evaluate and interpret information and make independent
decisions
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Ability
to respond to pages
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Ability
to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 – 100 pounds of force
occasionally, and / or 25 – 50 pounds
frequently
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Ability
to tolerate prolonged walking and
standing
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Ability
to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and
symptoms
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Ability
to deal with a variety of stressful situations including emergency
response to patient
incidents
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Disclaimer
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Northwest Texas
Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting
unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment
opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes
submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the
Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written
search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole
property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is
hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other
means.
EEO
Statement
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All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an
environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities
are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are
equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully
commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and
compensation of individuals without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and
sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our
teammates is critical to our
success.
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departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates
by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career
path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a
highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the
recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request
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card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters
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Speech Language Pathologist • Amarillo, TX, US