Speech Language Pathologist, South Hospital (Acute Care), PRN

Primary Location : South Hospital - UMC

Address :

1903 W. Hebron LaneShepherdsville, KY 40165

Shift :

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary :

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members-physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals-UofL Health is focused on one mission : delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description :

The Speech Pathologist II (Inpatient) is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Essential Functions :

• Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients' potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures
• Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients)

Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with, patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers

Self-monitor workflow to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are consistently met and reviews work of staff / personnel accordingly.

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