Speech Language Pathologist Therapy Acute
Urbana, OH - USA
Job Summary
Evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
****This role qualifies for a $2500 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if moving/relocating 50 miles!!!!
Essential Functions |
Collects case history information and integrates information from patients family caregivers teachers relevant others and other professionals. Selects and administers appropriate evaluation procedures to meet patient needs. Recognizes the needs values preferred mode of communication and cultural/linguistic background of the patient family caregivers and relevant others. |
Conducts assessment procedures for speech and language pathology. Selects or develops and uses appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention. |
Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients need. Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process. |
Interprets integrates and synthesizes all information to develop a treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations for intervention. |
Department Specific Job Function |
Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that designed to improve the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance. |
Utilizes standardized outcomes measures/testing and instrumental evaluations in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected. |
Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. |
Collaborates with patient family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary. |
Clearly communicates patient performance change in status activity/diet recommendations with the medical team and makes appropriate recommendations for the next level of care. |
Education Level | Field of Study | |
Masters Degree | Related Field |
Licenses/Certifications | |
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) | Or |
Temporary Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-T) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) | And |
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) |
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. |
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