Speech-Language Pathologist, PRN

The Speech and Language Pathologist :

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients / residents needing Speech Language Pathology services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient's evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient's needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of speech therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training / education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate
• Team Dynamics :
• Effectively communicates with staff to accomplish goals and objectives
• Creates a work atmosphere that promotes cooperation, respect, flexibility, and teamwork amongst peers and staff
• Safety and Sanitation :
• Follows all established safety procedures and precautions when operating equipment
• Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to the program manager as soon as possible
• Reports all unsafe / hazardous conditions to the program manager immediately
• Customer Service :
• Maintains an adequate liaison with families, residents, and patients
• Demonstrates awareness, respect, and concern for internal customers (coworkers) and external customers (i.e. patients, residents, families, physicians, referral sources)
• Residents' Rights :
• Maintains CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care information to assure resident rights are protected
• Assures that the resident's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are followed
• Attendance :
• Observes rules, policies, and regulations with regard to attendance, punctuality, appearance, and professional attitude, as established by the facility
• Miscellaneous :
• Conforms to the HIPAA Compliance Program and applicable facility policies for patient privacy
• Conforms to the facility's policies and procedures
• Physical :
• Able to stand two (2) plus hours without interruptions or breaks
• Able to push, pull, move, and / or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum of 4 feet or carry 50 lbs. a minimum of 2 feet
• Must be able to perform all patient transfers (including stand pivot, 2-person, sliding board, Hoyer Lift, non-weight bearing) safety and effectively, with or without mechanical devices
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently throughout the day
• Must be able to assist with the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• Must pass Medical and Physical examination based on job qualifications, requirements, and duties / responsibilities
• Emotional :
• Must have the willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally, and cognitively compromised residents and patients
• Must be able to take direction from registered therapist and other team members to promote patient treatment and safety
• Must be willing to work in an environment with risk of personal injury, exposure to infectious waste / materials, infectious diseases, and odors
• Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with patients, families, and coworkers
• Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and direction
• Cognitive :
• Must be alert and attentive to patients and work environment throughout day
• Must be able to shift attention and task performance based on patient and facility requirements
• Must be able to work in a distractible and stimulating environment
• Must be able to read, understand, and comply with all facility-based policy procedures
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Sensory :
• Must have visual, hearing, and sensory skills adequate to preserve patient and personal safety

Ability to Commute :

• Brownsville, KY 42210 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Brownsville, KY 42210 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person