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Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - PRN

Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - PRN

Christus HealthUS
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

  • Able to independently design a treatment plan that addresses identified problems, deficits, and discharge needs and assist with reducing LOS.
  • Consistently delivers effective treatment focused on the rehabilitation of communication, cognition, and / or swallowing disorders.
  • Actively seeks out a diagnosis to facilitate the ability to independently treat throughout the hospital.
  • Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment. Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to the physician and / or nursing.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of speaking valve usage and contraindications. Ensures patient safety. Offers alternatives to the physician when appropriate.
  • Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies to daily treatment.
  • Develops creative and innovative ways to provide treatment i.e. group sessions, summer speech camps, structured and interactive adult group / individual sessions etc.

    • Communication with and Education of Patients and Families

  • Explains the role of Speech Pathology, provides information on what to expect and works to build rapport.
  • Determines the education needs of patient and family. Actively engages other care givers to ensure educational needs are met.
  • Provides written home program as appropriate. Educates patient and family prior to discharge.
  • Recognizes the need for additional education and incorporates into treatment plan and discharge planning.
  • Collaborate with coworkers in order to promote co-treatment when appropriate.
  • Actively works to educate patient / families on coworker expertise and provide assurance of competency of all clinicians which will encourage and improve patient attendance.

    • Conferences and Collaboration

  • Prepares for Team Conference in advance. Reports patient status objectively.
  • Understands role in discharge planning during conferences, and provides pertinent information that aids timely discharge.
  • Takes initiative to discuss length of stay with case management / social worker.
  • Recognizes when a physician needs to be informed of patient status or d / c needs. Consistently contacts the appropriate caregiver.

    • Time Management

  • Anticipates patient’s needs during scheduled absences. Provides endorsements prior to departure.
  • Coordinates with peers so that support personnel are maximized, down time is limited and supervision meets department guidelines.
  • Meets productively standard 90% of the time.
  • Attitude towards time management result in daily behaviors that limits the amount of evals that are held, treatments that are not performed due to time restrictions and maximizes productivity.

    • Documentation

  • Documents the content of home program and patient’s response.
  • Documents effectively to enable another therapist to treat clients with minimum explanation.
  • Consistently documents education sessions in the Knowledge Deficit Care Plan. Document who received the material, the content teaching method, as well as effectiveness and if further education is needed.
  • Reassessment of patients per dept. policy is clearly evident in documentation; goals are updated and adjustments in care plans are visible to all caregivers.

    • Department Business

  • Attends at least 85% of department meetings.
  • Readily identifies clinical development needs and participates in clinical development.
  • Actively participates to problems solve issues that rise daily and demonstrates good judgment. Looks for timely resolution remaining calm and effective.
  • Promptly removes any faulty equipment from service, forwards equipment to bio med and notifies supervisor.
  • Takes responsibility to ensure that base / annual competencies are completed prior to scheduled review date.
  • Takes opportunities to educate physician and other health care workers on the role of S.T. and appropriate use of services.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and collaboration with all therapy locations, readily accepts work assignments at all locations.

    • Professional Growth

  • Completes education of new employees as requested by manager.
  • Completes self-assessment and identifies educational needs. Consults with manager regarding opportunities to fulfill identified needs.
  • Presents 2 in services to peers annually.
  • Adheres to professional code of ethics, established by professional organization.
  • Maintains CPR certification and state licensure. Provides manager with a copy 15 days prior to expiration date.
  • Participates in clinical student affiliations. Teaches proper therapy techniques and procedures and provides constructive feedback.
  • Applies knowledge of growth and development from infancy to mature adult and is able to modify interventions for care based on each stage.

    • Follows Hospital Policies

  • Accrues no more than 3 unscheduled absences. Reports to work at designated time.
  • Follows established call-in procedures.
  • Consistently follows hospital and / or departmental procedures for dress, hygiene, and ID badges.
  • Follows safety precautions.
  • Has no avoidable accidents or injuries during the 12 month review period.
  • Attends and / or completes all mandated infection control and safety programs on or before the scheduled performance review date.
  • Adheres to hospital policies and department rules consistently.
  • Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
  • Associate timely completes all required educational assignments.

    • Requirements : Education / Skills

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Speech / Language Pathology with a MA / MS Degree in Speech / Language Pathology. Eligible / completed ASHA certification.

    • Experience

  • New graduate or experienced therapist

    • Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Must hold or be eligible for a license in the State of Texas as a Speech / Language Pathologist. Requires a safe driving record and a valid Texas Driver’s license, as job duties may include driving a vehicle frequently.

    • Work Schedule : PRN

    Work Type : Per Diem As Needed

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