Speech Language Pathologist PRN

About the role

The Speech Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by developing and conducting individualized therapy programs for patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing impairments. As a member of the health care team, the Speech Therapist performs comprehensive patient assessments and establishes appropriate treatment goals. The Speech Therapist serves as an educator to patients, families, students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient’s condition, obtain case history, and administer diagnostic tests to determine nature and degree of speech and language problem.
• Establish, implement, and modify treatment plans, in accordance with hospital/department policies and procedures, scope of practice and standards of practice.
• Determine when patient progress and goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants intervention.
• Establish provisions for continuing services and makes referrals to other professionals regarding patient care as necessary.
• Conduct a subjective assessment of assigned patient’s speech language abilities during spontaneous conversation.
• Administer objective tests to assess patient’s communication assets and liabilities.
• Structure and implement individualized patient program to improve communication abilities.
• Evaluate patient regularly during treatment and adjust program as needed to maximize patient progress.
• Document progress in patient’s chart.
• Complete notes, charges, discharge notes and patient communication.
• Consult with Program Director and Rehab Physician/Medical Director regarding pre-screen assessments and physician consultations to determine appropriate placement of potential patients.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• State of Florida Speech Language Pathologist licensed required.
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required through American Heart Association.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) awarded by the Speech Language Hearing Association.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills.