Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time)

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES: Evaluation and treatment as well as documentation of patient progress is required as well as the ability to communicate with patients, family, physicians, and hospital associates. They must demonstrate the knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care as well as display behavior which promotes good guest relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. They must be able to teach/instruct patient, families, and colleagues.

• Communicate and comprehend the English language and possess keyboarding skills for computer documentation.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care as well as display behavior which promotes good guest relations to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Be able to teach/instruct patients, families and colleagues.
• Accurately document that meets state, federal and facility guidelines.
• Participate in departmental meetings/activities.
• Knowledge of the healthcare system work environment and the role of the speech pathologist in the “health care team”.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

The associate must can perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Performs appropriate diagnostic, neurological and functional skills tests and establishes a plan of treatment.
• Documents initial evaluation and each day of treatment in patient record in a timely manner and completes summary of patient’s progress at discharge.
• Instructs and assists patients in the performance of communication, cognitive and dysphagia treatment to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
• Educates patients concerning how to maximize quality of life within the limits of their capabilities and family members concerning how to best assist patients in the rehabilitation process.
• Reads current literature and publications concerning therapeutic techniques and trends in Speech Pathology/health care.
• Participates in departmental performance/quality improvement and program development as well as in departmental events such as Heartbeats, Speech and Hearing month, health fairs, etc.
• Promotes the Rehab department through ongoing marketing within the medical community and the community at large.

Certification/License

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• Speech Therapist (SLP)

Additional Education and Experience Requirements

• Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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