NICU Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Experience:

NICU experience strongly preferred

Education:

Masters Degree Speech Language Pathology Required Or

Other Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Required

License/Certifications:

SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Required Or

SLP-I - Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Required

SLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire Preferred And

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

What You Will Do

Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care

Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness

Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family

Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment

Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s)

Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family

Sets appropriate measurable functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences

Determines plan for care and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals

Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition

Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.

Performs age appropriate patient treatment Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals if necessary Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment) Educates patient and family through instruction demonstration and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan safety issues home programs/self management and assistive equipment Maintains patient safety throughout treatment Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy

Demonstrates Professional accountability. Utilizes available resources (equipment support personnel educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet personal developmental needs. Participates in orientation and training of less experienced staff students volunteers and observers. Responsible for care provided under their direction including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy technicians

Attends and/or leads hospital department and community meetings / educational in-services

Meets established productivity targets

Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community

Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished

Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care

Willing to be cross-trained to treat any diagnosis or level of care Participates in continuous improvement activities and/or teams

Demonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean safe work environment that is compliant with departmental hospital and regulatory agency requirements

Works in partnership with peers other disciplines and departmental personnel. As required participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency procedures

Performs Appropriate Documentation. Documents all aspects of assessment plan of care and re-certifications in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines

Documents all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines

Obtains physician signature on all plans care and re-certifications providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documenting contacts in medical record and retaining fax cover letters

Accurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policy

Documents assessment of education needs education provided and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines

Completes discharge summary for each patient in accordance with departmental TJC Medicare and other applicable regulatory guidelines

Completes all documentation within established time frame. If appropriate completes all required team documentation including intake process plan of care and discharge summary

As appropriate / required completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients acute stroke patients and for specialty units/programs (i.e. Lysholme MDS DRS team staffing reports etc.)

Documents and reports unusual occurrences on the job injuries and medical device malfunctioning

Other Significant Activities in Addition to Job Responsibilities/Competencies

Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team program and department specific goals and targets

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NICU Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

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Work location:Texas Health Denton 3000 N I-35 TX 76201

Work hours: PRN (As Needed)