Travel Contract - Speech Language Pathologist

Compensation : Negotiable

Client Job Ref ID : JX22003225386

Start Date : 08 / 24 / 2023

End Date : 11 / 30 / 2023

Security Clearance : None

• Upholds clients Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Coordinates central planning, development, implementation and evaluation of speech pathology programs with appropriate input from the Chief of Service and Department Administrator.

These include staff and departmental goal setting, department projects, literature, supplies and continuing education, peer review and productivity, quality of care and service.

• Responsible for the coordination of the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of Speech Pathology and departmental policies, clinical practice agreements and quality assurance programs.
• Ensures Speech Pathologists compliance with all licensure requirements.
• Oversees orientation and training of staff.
• Ensures competency level of staff.
• Provides training by assisting in the diagnosis and development of treatment programs for complex cases.
• Plans, coordinates and schedules the office hours and leaves for Speech Pathologists.
• Participates in the interviewing and selection process for all Speech Pathologist candidates, as well as completion of performance assessments of current staff.
• Collaborates with the Department Administrator and the Chief of Service in resolving service and patient care issues.
• Performs other administrative responsibilities such as collection and compilation of Speech Pathology statistics, budget development and monitoring.
• A Speech Pathology Coordinator also provides direct case management care to members by performing the ff.
• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment and neurological defects.
• Advises physicians of test results.
• Recommends and implements appropriate treatments.
• Monitors status of results and collaborates with physicians when altering treatment program.
• Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
• Serves a a clinical expert in specialized areas such as pediatric speech, traumatic brain injury, etc.
• Trains CFY candidates.
• Ensures compliance with TJC, federal, state and local requirements.
• Participates in the development of department policies and procedures.
• Develops protocols and treatment programs within specialized areas.
• Develops and presents inservice programs in area of specialty.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Minimum two years SLP experience
• Active unencumbered SLP California state license
• Graduate from a fully accredited SLP Masters Degree program

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal / communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements :

COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism.

Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.