Speech Language Pathologist, Part Time, Surry County

Responsibilities

Performs appropriate patient assessments resulting in an effective treatment plan; Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals of time demonstrating the ability to observe treatment effect and modify the plan of care as indicated; Involves the patient and/or family in the assessment process and the formation of the care plan; Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders; Demonstrates appropriate case management to ensure quality of care and best patient outcome; Communicates appropriately to physicians, nurses, case managers, and other members of the health care team to ensure care is collaborative and appropriate; Assesses and documents patient outcomes criteria at the initial and discharge evaluations. (all shoulder, back, incontinence, and anodyne); Demonstrates knowledge of speech therapy modalities / treatments and performs correctly; Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in using equipment pertinent to providing speech therapy services; Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; Includes the family in teaching as appropriate; Documentation meets current standards and policies; Documentation is legible; No inappropriate abbreviations are used; Documentation is completed in a timely manner; Medical Records are closed as per policy; Time is adequately documented in the assessments and daily treatment notes; Each charge bill adequately reflects all services provided

Requirements

North Carolina and American Speech / Language Association Certification; Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Masters in Communication Disorders; Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity; Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio; Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics; Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation; Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly; Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation; Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors

Benefits

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