Speech-Language Pathologist, Acute Care, PRN position

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and conducts speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders; Establishes written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals, and appropriate techniques; Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan; Provides status updates to physicians and other teammates; Plans for and completes patient discharge including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment; Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders; Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards; Records patient care and progress, completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards; Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines; Cleans up after patient treatment, puts away equipment, and keeps area neat and orderly; Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning and transporting duties; Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following safety/infection control measures; Participates in performance improvement activities; Manages assigned caseload and informs site leadership of coverage needs; Pursues professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and reading professional literature; Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested; Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers; May supervise non-licensed personnel; Supports the student clinical education program

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school; Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State in which you work; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required); Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC's) and ASHA card; Experience working in the acute care setting is required; Position requires working a minimum of 2 weekend day shifts per month; Working one summer and one winter holiday or weekend around a holiday is required; Must work minimum of one of the 6 major holidays annually; During on-boarding process, some weekday availability required for orientation; Individual must be flexible, reliable, collaborative, and be a self-starter; Must be able to deliver high quality, compassionate, and empathetic care; Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements; Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications; Must demonstrate knowledge/skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; Physical requirements include sit, stand, walk, lift, squat; lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 10 lbs from waist to overhead; lift and carry up to 40 lbs at waist height; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs with second person; repetitive use of hands; ability to wear protective clothing as needed

Nice to have

Prior experience with EPIC EMR; Minimum of one year experience practicing in the acute care setting (highly preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance