JOB SUMMARY

The Speech Language Pathologist PRN plans and administers speech language pathology services including evaluation, treatment and education programs for patients to restore speech, language and swallowing abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Masters’
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Speech Language Pathlogist (SLP) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

• Evaluates, treats and monitors patient within the speech pathology treatment plan. Modifies therapy program and goals.
• Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately. Knows reimbursement related to practice setting.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, departmental coworkers and members of the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family and staff.
• Supervises students and volunteers. Clinical fellowship mentors and those in their clinical fellowship period will follow the American Speech Language Hearing Association supervision guidelines.
• Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence-based practice. Imparts knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues. Adheres to organizational, national and state regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.