Speech Language Pathologist - Surgery & Rehab Hospital- Part Time

Part Time (48 hour biweekly)

Hours between Monday-Friday Day/Evening
3 weekend days per quarter
1-2 holidays per year

General Summary

Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic
techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing and oral motor
disorders according to the principles and practices of speech therapy at an
entry to intermediate skills level. Works collaboratively with the
interdisciplinary treatment team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

* Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients
with speech, hearing, and swallowing disorders.
* Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive
language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence,
articulation and auditory skills and reports on patient's progress for review
by other members of the rehabilitative team.
* Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the
patient.
* Coordinates speech language pathology activities in collaboration with the
other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of
goals established.
* Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in speech
language pathology techniques and objectives.
* Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts
and positioning.
* Provides supervision of Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.

Common Expectations

* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the
life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient
age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides
direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
* Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate
documentation to support medical necessity and functional abilities.
* Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives,
quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are
utilized consistently.
* Enhances professional growth and development through participation in
educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
* Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and
patient identifiers.
* Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient
centeredness and clinical excellence.
* Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient
care.
* Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and
practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
* Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.
* Appropriately documents maintenance and repairs.

Benefits Offered

* Comprehensive health benefits
* Retirement savings plan
* Paid time off (PTO)
* Education assistance
* Financial education and support, including DailyPay
* Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Minimum Education

* Masters Degree Required

Work Experience

* Less than 1 year Related experience. Required

Licenses

* Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Upon Hire Required and
* Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training

* Graduate of an accredited program in speech-language pathology. Upon Hire
Required
* Successful completion of Certificate of Clinical Competency or Strong
Clinical Fellow. Upon Hire Required