Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab Hospital PRN Hours
Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.
The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for administration and direct application of Speech Language Pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician.
- Performs patient assessment, establishes plan of care, and prepares discharge plans.
- Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and modifies as necessary.
- Assesses educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicate accordingly to promote maximum benefit of care.
- Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, dietary requirements, treatment modifications, and progress.
- Uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments and procedures that are routine for unit/clinic based on patient age.
- Completes patient documentation in a thorough, timely, and efficient manner.
- May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
- Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
- Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
- Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Minimum Education & Experience: Two years of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:
- Current state licensure in Speech Language Pathology.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
- Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
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