Speech Therapist - PRN
Speech Therapist - PRN
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Speech Therapist evaluates diagnoses and treats speech language cognitivecommunication social communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency and improve patient outcomes. The Speech Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including physicians caregivers and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Essential Functions
- Evaluates and assesses speech language cognitivecommunication and swallowing disorders considering educational medical social and psychological factors.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment plans incorporating appropriate therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provides treatment for patients with communication impairments of both organic and nonorganic etiology.
- Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations in collaboration with the Radiology department and effectively communicates results.
- Documents treatment interventions patient progress outcomes and response to therapy in the medical record daily.
- Ensures proper coding and accurate maintenance of charge logs for billing and compliance purposes.
- Uses evidencebased techniques and positive reinforcement to encourage patient participation in therapy sessions.
- Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate referrals for additional services when needed.
- Provides education and training to patients families and caregivers through verbal written and demonstrative instruction to support continuity of care.
- Collaborates with other speech therapy professionals and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and maximize therapeutic outcomes.
- Engages in discharge planning providing necessary followup recommendations and physician feedback.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology from an accredited program required
- 13 years as a Speech Therapist in a clinical hospital or rehabilitation setting required
- Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of speechlanguage pathology principles evaluation techniques and treatment methodologies.
- Proficiency in performing Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and interpreting results.
- Excellent documentation and recordkeeping skills to ensure accuracy in patient records and billing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively educate patients families and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations HIPAA compliance and ethical standards in speech therapy practice.
Licenses and Certifications
- SLP Speech Language Practitioner license in state of employment required or
- ST Speech Therapist license in state of employment required
- BCLS Basic Life Support required
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Employment Type
Part-Time
