Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - PRN

Description

Summary :

As a member of the health care team, evaluates and treats patients with cognitive, communication, and swallowing deficits within the scope of a licensed Speech / Language Pathologist. Collaborates with other hospital personnel to ensure quality care for the patient. Supervises the activities of Therapy Technicians, Speech / Language Pathology Clinical Fellows, and Speech / Language Pathology Students.

Responsibilities :

Evaluation of Patients

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and other caregivers, discusses with the physician as necessary.
• Independently assess all patient types assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision-making.
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals.
• Reassess patient progress regularly per department policy, or when need arises.
• Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes appropriate referral to social services and / or vendor.
• Able to assess vent dependent patients with minimal assistance.
• Able to assess voice and fluency cases with some assistance.

Care of the Patient

Communication with and Education of Patients and Families

Conferences and Collaboration

Time Management

Documentation

Department Business

Professional Growth

Follows Hospital Policies

Requirements : Education / Skills

Experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Work Schedule : PRN

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed