Speech-Language Pathologist; Per Diem

Overview

Job Summary:

The Speech-Language Pathologist will coordinate all evaluations and plans of treatment to assure the patients/residents maintain their highest practicable level of function.

• Provides patient/resident care and assessment in accordance with established practice standards and facility/departmental policies:
  Performs patient assessment. Summarizes objective clinical findings. Develops an accurate individualized plan of care. Goals are feasible, based upon findings and patient/resident/caregiver expectations. Educate the patient/resident and/or caregivers about the findings of the evaluation, co-established goals, method of treatment and instructs the patients/residents or family members in home exercise programs. Plans and makes appropriate discharge plans. Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care.
  
  Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and revises plan of care as indicated. Assess educational needs of the patient/resident, family, caregivers, significant other and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct application of clinical techniques, procedures and programs for clinical setting and patient/resident population served. Displays appropriate technical knowledge and application of all available and appropriate equipment and techniques within the scope of speech-language pathology.
• Safety/Security:
  Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients/clients, visitors and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved security and safety standards.
• Leadership:
  Utilizes appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing and educating coworkers and staff. Participates in and contributes to quality improvement process.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in allocation of time resources and work efficiency:
  Distinguishes between low and high priority activities. Makes effective use of discretionary time. Meets established productivity standards.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  Supervision of rehabilitation technicians/aides, students and volunteers assigned to Speech-Language Pathology, in accordance with practice act, regulatory and payor guidelines.
• Competency:
  
  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  Compliant Clinical Practices;
  Competent Clinical Skills;
  Communication;
  Interpersonal Skills;
  Customer Service;
  Adaptability;
  Teamwork;
  Delegation;
  Professionalism;
  Teaching and Learning Initiative;
  Time Management;
  Attendance/Punctuality;
  Prepares for Planned Absences;
  Quantity;
  Process Improvement.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  One year experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist with adult and geriatric populations. Must be a graduate of a professional training program approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association with extent of the educational program and training meeting at least the minimum standards per current licensure and/or certification expectations.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively formulate and present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percentages.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledgeable in navigation of basic internet browsers. Basic computer skills to utilize email, and open/modify documents such as word or PDF files. Capable to utilize computer billing and documentation programs for therapy services. Must be able to complete computer based tasks in an efficient manner.
• Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:
  Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Current Licensure from the State of Michigan.

• Complete screens quarterly as well as by referral per facility policy.
• Communicate with other health care professionals, verbally and in writing, in regards to nursing concerns, changes in functional status, adaptive equipment needs, or any aspect of the patient/resident's care that would involve other departments.
• Check e-mail throughout the day to ensure timely review of and response to messages.
• Be knowledgeable of the "Stop and Watch" tool to identify any changes in resident/patient condition.
• Complete "New Alerts" in PCC…