PRN Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient/Acute Rehab Unit

Job Summary

Plan and administer medically prescribed speech therapy programs for patients with speech, language, swallowing, or cognitive disorders to restore function and prevent disability. Assist patients in achieving their maximum potential and integrating into society.

Job Responsibilities

• Review physician’s prescription, patient’s condition, and medical records to determine necessary speech therapy treatment.
• Test and measure patient’s speech and language, and document findings to diagnose and develop a comprehensive care plan.
• Develop and update a plan of care collaboratively with the patient and family, setting measurable goals and a discharge plan.
• Follow evidence-based treatment protocols, record daily treatments, and evaluate treatment effects to adjust as needed.
• Evaluate patient and family learning needs, initiate education, and communicate revisions in treatment programs.
• Confer with referring physicians and other practitioners to gather additional patient information and integrate speech therapy with other healthcare aspects.
• Discharge patients when goals are met or medical necessity ends, preparing a discharge report.
• Establish ongoing services and follow-up plans as needed.
• Complete documentation and patient billing in a timely manner.
• Orient, instruct, direct, and supervise support personnel, including rehab aides, students, and volunteers.
• Participate in referral development, marketing, policy and procedure development, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on speech therapy and related topics for colleagues, medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Attend mandatory in-service education programs.
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including departmental and functional policies and procedures.
• Handle patient information appropriately and comply with HIPAA.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Master of Speech Language Pathology
• Preferred: Masters or better in Speech Language Pathology

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: 0 Years Clinical Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• PREFERRED: 2 Years Clinical Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist

Licenses & Certifications

• State Issued License - Yes
• CPR - Yes
• BLS - Yes
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence - Required