SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - REHAB-INPATIENT THERAPY

Status: PRN - As Needed

Shift: 0-40 hours per week as needed. Weekday, weekend, and Holiday coverage.

Exempt: No

Summary

Diagnose disorders and provide therapy for clients/patients who demonstrate disorders of communication and/or dysphagia. Plan and implementprograms for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Speech Pathology in all areas of the hospital system including but not limited to: Acute care, Outpatient, In-Patient(CMR) and Hospice. Provide instruction and supervision of student interns in speech pathology.

Education

Other information:

Graduate of an accredited Masters Degree program in Speech Pathology.

Experience/Skills

New Graduates Accepted

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Current LA. state license in Speech Pathology is required.

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association is preferred.

Physical Demands

Strength:Light

Push:Occasionally

Pull:Occasionally

Carry:Occasionally

Lift:Occasionally

Sit:Constantly

Stand:Occasionally

Walk:Occasionally

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the evaluation of assigned clients/patients and determine causal factors for communication impairments and/or dysphagia. Gather data related to client's/patients communication disorder and/or dysphagia.Select appropriate evaluation tool(s) for the purpose of assessment.Administer diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of the client's/patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement.
• Develop individualized treatment programs for clients/patients diagnosed as needing speech, language, or dysphagia intervention.Develop and maintain long and short term treatment objectives for each client.Re-evaluate and modify treatment programs as warranted.
• Prepare documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized problem lists and treatment care plans, progress reports, and other such reports.
• Complete appropriate documents to assist in requests for certification from patient’s insurance carrier.Continually monitor approval to ensure appropriate coverage for services.
• Communicate observations, facts, and comments with nursing and interdisciplinary team members, individually, and through team meeting presentations to ensure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.
• Supervise subordinate staff and student activities; assign patients and transmit orders to support staff members.
• Provide clinical supervision of patient treatments, support staff, family and inter-team communication, and record keeping.Attend staff conferences and family conferences.Monitor patient case load balance and therapy orders.
• Act as liaison with nursing, medical staff and other hospital personnel to facilitate problem solving and coordination of services and act as educational resource.
• Identify needs in program planning and facilitate program development.
• Recommend and develop new in-services and programs.Perform statistical and clinical research programs and projects as directed.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff members.Instruct and supervise student interns.
• Maintain schedules as necessary for the daily operations of the department.
• Comply with department policies, procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, infection control and quality assurance programs.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings and attend other meetings as required.
• Meet the needs of patients in the waiting area and the treatment rooms in an appropriate and safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Follow North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.