PRN Speech Language Pathologist- Med/Surg, Acute Rehab Unit
PRN Speech Language Pathologist- Med/Surg, Acute Rehab Unit
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Job Description
Job Summary
Plan organize and administer medically prescribed speech therapy program for patients suffering from speech and language swallowing or cognitive disorders to restore function and prevent disability. Help patients reach their maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Job Responsibilities
- Review physicians prescription patients condition and medical records to determine speech therapy treatment required.
- Test and measure patients speech and language and record findings to identify a therapy diagnosis and develop or revise a comprehensive plan of care.
- Plan and prepare a written evaluation report and treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Develop and update an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family related to the patients age and lifestyle with measurable long- and short-term goals and a defined discharge plan.
- Follow evidence-based treatment protocols and record daily treatments. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit and prepare written progress reports. Evaluate the learning needs and capabilities of patients and family members and initiate patient and family education in a timely manner relative to age length of stay readiness to learn and emotional status.
- Confer with referring physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information communicate revisions in treatment program and integrate speech therapy treatment with other aspects of patients health care.
- Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants skilled therapy intervention and prepare a written discharge report. Establish provisions for continuing services and follow-up as needed.
- Complete all documentation including patient billing in a timely manner.
- Orient instruct direct and supervise work activities of support personnel including rehab aides speech language pathologist students and volunteers as appropriate and available.
- Participate in referral development marketing policy and procedure development and performance improvement initiatives related to speech therapy.
- Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on speech therapy and related topics for co-workers medical staff students and community groups. Attend mandatory in service education programs.
- Comply with all applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to all departmental and functional policies and procedures. Handle Patient information appropriately and comply with HIPAA.
- Other duties as assigned
Education Requirements
- Minimum: Master of Speech Language Pathology
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: 0 Years Clinical Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Preferred: 2 Years Clinical Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certification Requirements
- State Issued License - Yes
- CPR - Yes
- ACLS - N/A
- PALS - N/A
- Type of Specialty Certification or other Licensure if required: - American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence
Employment Type
Gig
