Part -Time Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

Evaluates and treats patients requiring speech-language-swallowing therapy. Minimum qualifications include current or temporary Speech-Language Pathologist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed, a current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology, and certification in Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation with an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Evaluates speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic needs and develops and implements the treatment programs for assigned patients.
• Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources.
• Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision, by documentation review, and consultation with referring Provider.
• Performs evaluation of patient response to tasks performed and delegated.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement program of the Rehabilitation Services department with emphasis on speech therapy, to assure the delivery of appropriate, timely, and cost-effective services.
• Supervises assigned graduate assistants/interns, students and volunteers.
• Assigns schedules for students to participate in evaluation and treatment of patients conducted in the clinical setting.
• Approves graduate student lesson plans, reports, documentation in hospital EMR, or appropriate written communication for assigned patients.
• Provides feedback to students during supervised sessions. Discusses techniques, goals, and materials to be used in therapy sessions. Provides written evaluation of student performance at the end of the semester.

Requirements

One (1) year of speech language pathologist experience. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Current or temporary Speech-Language Pathologist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed: MD: Speech Language Pathologist License OR Limited Speech Language Pathologist License through Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers and Speech-Language Pathologists OH: Speech Pathologists License OR Temporary Speech Language Pathologist License through Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board PA: Speech Language Pathologist License through Pennsylvania Board of Examiners in Speech Language and Hearing WV: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist License OR Provisional Speech Language Pathologist License through the West Virginia Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology OR must obtain within 48 months of hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of speech language pathologist experience.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policy where applicable.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Exempt)