Speech-Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Shift

1st

Schedule

Varied

Hours per week

Varied - Per Diem

Benefits Status

Not Eligible

Department

Speech Therapy

About the Role

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of various communicative, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Responds to referral and schedules patient according to department policies and procedures.
• Performs screenings and diagnostic evaluations.
• Interprets findings of evaluations and diagnoses communicative, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Establishes and executes appropriate treatment plans.
• Refers patients to other professionals and agencies when indicated.
• Informs, counsels and consults with patient's family, case managers, industries, etc. and other health care workers.
• Documents patient data (evaluation, treatment and progress notes, D/C summary, charges) and department statistics according to department policies and procedures.
• Develops and executes appropriate discharge plans.
• Participates in team conferences and discharge planning with departmental staff and/or members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in performance improvements, community and staff education programs.
• Shares in supervision of student interns of Speech Language Pathology programs, shadow students.
• Performs the necessary functions to prepare, maintain, and clean up the work area to ensure cleanliness and safety.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited school or higher degree equivalent.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider CPR and AED Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, patients, and family members in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software, is required.
• Organization, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.
• Continuous professional development is expected.
• Current License in the State of Wisconsin as Speech Language Pathologist at the time of hire or prior to providing services.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple demands.
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.
• Must adhere to established hospital and Physical Medicine departmental policies, rules and regulations.
• Services are provided in compliance with federal, state, professional organization.

Behavior and Attitude

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.