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Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

Huntsville Memorial Hospital

#Interdisciplinary Team #PRN #Patient Care #Treatment Plans #Speech Language Pathologist #Speech Therapy #Discharge Planning #Quality Improvement #Basic Life Support

Quick overview

The Speech Language Pathologist plans, directs, coordinates, and performs high-quality speech and language pathology services, including assessing patient needs, diagnosing disorders, and establishing treatment plans in consultation with a physician. Responsibilities also involve educating patients/families, communicating findings to doctors, participating in discharge planning, and maintaining thorough daily documentation of all care provided.

Requirements summary

A Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology is required, along with the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech & Language Pathology from ASHA and a valid Texas state license. While no prior experience is required, previous therapy experience is preferred, and Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

postgraduate degreeDocumentationPatient AssessmentEquipment MaintenanceTreatment PlanningDiagnosisQuality ImprovementPatient ConfidentialityDischarge PlanningSpeech PathologyInterdisciplinary TeamworkSwallowing DisordersHome Safety EducationASHA Code of Ethics

Job description

Under general supervision of the Director of Therapy Services, the Speech Language Pathologist plans, directs, coordinates and performs high quality speech and language pathology services to patients of Huntsville Memorial Hospital.
All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members.
Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
Assesses patients' needs and strengths, diagnoses speech, language, swallowing disorders, establishes goals, plans services, and determines type, frequency and duration of treatment in conjunction and consultation with physician.
Develops, implements, evaluates and revises plans of care.
Educates patients/families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety as applicable to services provided.
Communicates findings and changes in condition to physicians.
Schedules visits to patients and confirms same with Home Care office or Center for Rehabilitation.
Participates in discharge planning.
Prepares summaries and reports.
Documents all care, submitting required paperwork on a daily basis.
Uses, maintains and cleans necessary equipment.
Performs and interprets specialized tests, if appropriate.
Adheres to the specifications of the ASHA Code of Ethics and HMH hospital policies and procedures in the performance of duties.
Participates in quality improvement monitoring and evaluation activities, assimilating quality improvement findings and recommendations into practice.
Attends case conferences, staff meetings, in-services and other home care agency gatherings as required.
Serves on specialized committees and participates in the development/revision of policies and procedures.

Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

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