Speech Pathologist - Per Diem - Inpatient
Evaluation
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates clinical findings to determine rehab diagnosis and outcomes of care.
Treatment Plan
Designs a plan of care that integrates the goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan.
Client Care
- Adapts delivery of care to reflect respect and sensitivity to individual differences
- Performs reassessments as necessary
Documentation
Documents care given within the designated time frames in the EMR and hands off problems and resolutions to the case manager and the team.
Professional Development
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs. Competent in age specific knowledge and skills. Understands age-related growth and development levels. Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department; collaborates with other caregivers/ staff, within and outside the department to develop means of enhancing patient care and services. Implements a self-directed plan for professional development and lifelong learning.
Practice
Participating in staff education activities and providing consultation to facility personnel.
Examination
Performs a patient examination in a technically competent manner.
Services
Uses sound judgment and follows established standards of practice independently.
Credentials
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Clinical Competence in Audiology
Education and Experience
- Master of Arts or Science (Required)
- Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology program accredited by the American Speech Language Hearing Association or equivalent
- Clinical Fellowship Year can be considered
- Experience with adults, children and dysphagia preferred
Pay
$36.56 - $58.30/Hourly