Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist PRN
Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist PRN
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Job Description
Job Summary
Delivers speech therapy services through evaluation of patient needs goal determination and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of speech pathology.
Primary Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.
- Performs speech therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards Maryland Board of Speech: Board of Audiologists Hearing Aid Dispensers and SpeechLanguage Pathologists code of ethics and departmental policies and/or organizational procedures.
- Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients diagnosed as needing speech language or hearing interventions. Develops and maintains long and shortterm treatment objectives and reevaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
- Records patient evaluations reevaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
- Informs patients families and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
- Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
- Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.
- Demonstrates interdisciplinary safe patientcentered care and delivers excellent customer service.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
- Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education & Experience Required
- Education: Masters degree in speech language pathology.
- Experience: Successful completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY). 1 year of experience beyond the CFY is preferred.
- Licensure/Certifications:
- Full speech pathology license in the state of Maryland.
- Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to access review and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.
- Strong verbal written and nonverbal communication skills including the ability to instruct others.
- Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
- Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
- Ability to conceptualize and problemsolve in the management of the patient.
- Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
- Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
- Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $51.50
Other Compensation (if applicable):
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
