Speech Language Pathologist

Duties: Job Summary Evaluates plans directs and administers programs of Speech Language Pathology (SLP) in an inpatient acute level setting upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts SLP programs to restore function prevent disability and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Essential Functions Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week including holidays. Evaluates patients selects and administers assessment techniques synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities procedures exercise programs therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patients diagnosis condition age and discharge needs. Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record physician reports patient and/or family as evidenced by documentation. Documents evaluations tests progress notes daily treatment notes attendance records patient/family education outcomes discharge notes and charges as needed. Communicates patients evaluation and subsequent progress to physician referral sources and other clinical staff coordinates patients schedule and treatment programs and discharge planning.

Skills: Physical Requirements Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting standing and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs kneeling twisting bending; on occasion crouching crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves goggles gowns and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fastpaced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors. Patient Population Served Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages culture developmental stages and special needs of the patient population served. Protected Health Information Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes. Access to verbal written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Education: Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology program required. NC license for Speech Language Pathology required. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Schedule Notes: nterview or Auto Offer: Interview Travel or Local (Temp to Perm): Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Location: Macon Hospital Specialty/Unit: Speech Therapist Schedule: Days 8A 5P or 7A 4P Weekend/Float Requirements (if applicable): Certification/Licensure/Experience Requirements: Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology program required. GA license for Speech Language Pathology required. Possess and maintain BLS through AHA required. Certification/Licensure/Experience Preferences: Submittal Packet Requirements: Cover Page Resume Proof of Required Certifications/Licensure Important Notes (If Applicable):Must be comfortable evaluating and treating patients with swallowing and/or cognitive deficits.
Required Skills: PATIENT CARECLIMBINGTHERAPEUTICPATIENT EDUCATIONDISABILITY
Additional Skills: DISCHARGE PLANNINGTHERAPYDOCUMENTATION

Minimum Degree Required: Masters Degree
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: 1201 : Navicent Health Medical Center
Job Category: Clinical Allied Travel