Speech Language Pathologist - PRN - Hospital/Acute Care

Essential Functions

• Evaluates and assesses speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, considering educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, incorporating appropriate therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provides treatment for patients with communication impairments of both organic and nonorganic etiology.
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations in collaboration with the Radiology department and effectively communicates results.
• Documents treatment interventions, patient progress, outcomes, and response to therapy in the medical record daily.
• Ensures proper coding and accurate maintenance of charge logs for billing and compliance purposes.
• Uses evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement to encourage patient participation in therapy sessions.
• Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate referrals for additional services when needed.
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers through verbal, written, and demonstrative instruction to support continuity of care.
• Collaborates with other speech therapy professionals and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and maximize therapeutic outcomes.
• Engages in discharge planning, providing necessary follow-up recommendations and physician feedback.
• Conducts comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations, including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies when indicated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program required.
• 1-3 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology preferred.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Proficient in evaluating and treating a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Skilled in completing Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and interpreting results.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Able to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of documentation standards and EMR systems.
• Understanding of ethical practice standards and regulatory compliance in healthcare.

Licenses and Certifications

• ST - Speech Therapist current license in state of employment required or Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA required or in Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) under supervision required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.