SPEECH LANGUAGE PATH -CCC at MOODY NEURO REHABILITATION INSTITUTE

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Neuropathology, Communication Disorders, Assessment Procedures, Treatment Plans, Team Collaboration, Speech-Language Pathology Tools, Independent Work, Ethical Standards, Diagnostic Communication, Creative Therapy Tasks, NCI Knowledge, CPR Certification, Documentation, Patient Interaction, Record Keeping, Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Moody Neuro Space Center - Houston, TX 77058 Position Type: Full Time Exempt Education Level: Graduate Degree Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care PHYSICAL LOCATION: Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute or as assigned. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for providing a broad range of clinical services to the patients of Moody Neuro. These services include assessment and treatment of neurologically based communication disorders including speech, language, cognitive, voice, fluency, and swallowing abilities. The SLP coordinates referral services as needed including audiology. The SLP consults with other professionals regarding the patients= communication, swallowing, or cognitive-linguistic abilities. The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for providing written documentation and verbal communication regarding services in a timely, organized, and clear manner. The patients served may be adults with neurologically based communication disorders. The Speech-Language Pathologist upholds the mission, philosophy and goals of the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and patient data and information in the performance of assigned duties. Qualifications ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review file of patient to be assessed and coordinate any assessment procedures at other facilities. Assess all aspects of communication including speech, language, pragmatics, voice, fluency, and cognition. Evaluate swallowing function. Provide written summary of assessment procedures and results for placement in patient's permanent records. Provide verbal feedback to patient, family, referral source, others involved in the care of the patient regarding results of the evaluation and recommendations. Write treatment plan as appropriate. Make recommendations for referrals to other agencies/providers and assist in arranging other services as needed. Provide treatment for cognitive-communicative, speech and swallowing disorders in both individual and group format. Maintain accurate records of each therapy session and monthly progress. Communicate patient's progress to the team during weekly rounds and as needed through written and verbal exchanges. Communicate results of patient=s progress during monthly IPP meetings with family, patient, payee source, and team. Complete discharge paperwork and make appropriate referrals in accordance with Moody Neuro policy. Have or attain current CEU requirements for supervision of students and clinical fellows Participates in the overall training and/or supervision of students in speech therapy during their affiliations or SLP-Internsas assigned. Attend department and staff meetings as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of neuropathology and neurogenic communication disorders. Ability to set up and follow an appropriate treatment plan to meet the needs of individual patients. Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team. Knowledge of speech-language pathology assessment tools. Ability to work independently in professional manner. Ability to accept guidance from other members of staff regarding their own areas of expertise. Capacity and interest for learning instrumental assessment methods for speech. General knowledge of computers. Knowledge and adherence to ethical standards of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Ability to communicate diagnostic results, treatment plans, and recommendations through both written and verbal communication. Ability to relate well to individuals with disabilities. Ability to generate creative therapy tasks addressing patient=s areas of deficit. Demonstrate NCI abilities and knowledge by successfully passing course, maintain refresher courses as determined by NCI committee as well as implementing the knowledge with patients as needed. Maintain CPR certification by successfully passing course and refresher courses as needed per policy. Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence. Texas License in Speech-Language Pathology. Experience: Prefer one year's experience with adults with brain injuries. DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT. PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME (1-33%) Twisting Climbing (Ascending/Descending) Standing/Walking Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Bending/Stooping Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME (67-100%) Sitting LIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client without assistance. (1-33%) 2 - 10 Pounds 11 - 20 Pounds 21 - 30 Pounds 31 - 40 Pounds 41 - 50 Pounds 51 - Pounds or more DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE? (1-33%) Working with or near chemicals Working near radiation sources Potential exposure to communicable diseases Working with hazardous waste materials Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require Using hand tools Potential for cuts and bruises Operating vehicle Working in hot, cold, wet surrounds Working outdoors EXCHANGE OF IDEAS (67-100%) Ability to express or exchange ideas Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices. Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects with or without adaptive devices. The major visual functions are: Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Depth perception - three-dimensional vision. The ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are they actually are. Field of vision - the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while the eyes are fixed on a given point. Accommodation - adjustment of the lens of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye. Color vision - the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Regular Attendance Punctuality Ability to do Math Literate

Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for assessing and treating patients with neurologically based communication disorders. They also coordinate referral services and provide documentation and communication regarding patient care.