Speech Therapist (SLP) - Acute Care - PRN

Acute care SLP in level II trauma center, providing speech and language therapy services to a variety of adult patient populations following stroke, brain injury, general medical conditions and other hospital related conditions. Minimum of 16 hrs/month, weekend and holiday rotation, occasional weekday availability. Will receive an additional $3.25 hourly and $3.00 weekend differential. Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30.

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders; Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques; Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan; Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate; Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient; Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards; Records patient care and progress of each patient assigned; Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; Maintains site/department established productivity standards; Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly; Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning and transporting duties; Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following safety and infection control measures; Participates in performance improvement activities; Manages assigned caseload; Pursues professional growth through continuing education courses, 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; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards; 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) American Heart Association; Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligible; No experience required; Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards; maintains annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday; Must be able to 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 a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must have functional use of senses; Must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed; may require travel; operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Additional $3.25 hourly differential; $3.00 weekend differential; 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