Speech Therapist

About the role

Embark on a rewarding career with Resolute Health Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Resolute Health Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance.

The Speech Therapist is responsible for the administration, interpretation and evaluation of tests and measurements. The SLP plans and modifies treatment programs for adult patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician orders and requests interpretation as necessary
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients
• Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment plan accordingly
• Develops realistic functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations
• Instructs and involves patient, family, social worker, nursing staff and discharge planner in patient’s progress and discharge plans, participating in appropriate meetings.
• Maintains documentation on all treatments
• Possesses working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures
• Uses appropriate modalities and procedures correctly demonstrating knowledge of indications and contraindications
• Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
• Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities, needs of other staff, and the department needs and responsibilities
• Provides in-service to staff
• Provides clinical education for SLP students
• Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient problems immediately, initiating appropriate action.
• Maintains a working knowledge of routine clerical procedures
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population –specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Minimum Experience: Completion of Clinical Fellowship. After completion of 3 full years/beginning of 4th year may be eligible for Speech Language Pathologist Level II.
• Preferred Experience: Competency in performing Modified Barium Swallow Ex