Speech & Language Pathologist; SLP - Acute

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Base pay range: $37.50/hr - $56.25/hr.

• 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 based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.
• Identifies factors affecting patient’s physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
• 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.
• 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 with appropriate co-signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries.
• Records patient care and progress of each patient assigned; completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
• Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; maintains site/department 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, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique.
• Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices; demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications.
• Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following safety and infection control measures.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and improve quality of care.
• Manages assigned caseload, informs site leadership of coverage needs, and assists with coverage as required.
• Pursues professional growth through continuing education, in-services, and professional literature.
• Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
• Participates in the evaluation of co-workers by providing feedback as requested.
• May supervise non-licensed personnel following compliance requirements.
• Supports the student clinical education program by monitoring a minimum of one student per year.

• Education
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  Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with graduation; maintains continuing education as mandated by state standards.
• Certification / Registration / License
  :
  Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State of work;
  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (within 90 days unless waived);
  Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligible.
• Work Experience
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  No experience required.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements for patient care.
  • Annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF).
  • Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan; ability to assess data and identify age-specific needs.
• Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
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  • Must 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 over a reasonable distance.
  • Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person.
  • Repetitive use of hands (simple grasping 5-15 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 75-100 lbs.) and fine manipulation during massage and joint mobilization.
  • Must use protective clothing as needed for electrical, chemical hazards, blood, or body fluids.
  • Position may require travel exposing to road and weather hazards.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

• Education
  : (None specified)
• Certification / Registration / License
  : (None specified)
• Experience
  : (None specified)
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  : (None specified)

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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