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PRN Speech Language Pathologist - Physical Therapy
Job Posting: Speech Language Pathologist
Company: Crane Memorial Hospital
Position: Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Crane Texas
Job Type: PRN
Job Summary: As a Speech Pathologist at Crane Memorial Hospital, you will provide direct services to patients including evaluations, individual treatment planning, actual patient treatments, and discharge planning. The Speech Pathologist focuses on improving speech, language, swallowing, cognitive deficits, and hearing disorders to overcome disabilities from a variety of causes. The Speech Pathologist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of Speech Pathology.
Essential Job Functions:
• Assess and evaluate the impact of available patient information on the assessment and treatment process.
• Provide care for the Adult or Geriatric patient, ages 18 years and over.
• Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the patient to determine and diagnose communicative, swallowing, and cognitive deficits.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment program in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional short- and long-term goals.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines described in the clinical policies and procedures.
• Submit patient charges accurately and in a timely manner.
• Enter a progress note in the patient record following each treatment session.
• Revise the patient's treatment program, as needed, based upon patient performance.
• Provide clear, concise discharge instruction including the course of treatment and discharge recommendations utilizing a prescribed format.
• Orient patients to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform patients of any potential risk during any procedure.
• Work with clinical staff, patients, and families to maximize patient's use of functional abilities.
• Educate / instruct patients and family and/or other caregivers about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient at home following discharge.
• Assist in the referral process when a patient requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team conferences regarding patient progress, problems, or needs.
• Conduct and participate in training interdisciplinary team members on Speech Language Therapy techniques and objectives.
• Act in compliance with corporate, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines.
• Provide E-Stim treatment as ordered by physician and medically indicated.
• Develop an understanding of responsibilities for recognizing abuse and follow policy for making appropriate referrals/interventions.
• Participate in the Hazardous Material Program. Hazards include exposure to blood and body fluids, possible communicable diseases, sharp objects and instruments, assorted chemicals and gases as listed in the Hazardous Materials Program Manual.
• Complies with established Safety and Patient Safety Program practices.
• Develop an understanding of responsibilities for participation and participation in Performance Improvement activities.
• Attend and participate as required in scheduled staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, departmental meetings, in-services, and training programs.
• Actively participate in continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities for self-development and to maintain clinical currency.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to patients.
• Limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job and 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.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Current Speech/Language Pathology license to practice in the state of Texas.
• Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in a hospital environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Proficiency in basic math skills and data interpretation.
• Strong reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and word processing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Education and Experience:
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Previous experience as an SLP in a hospital environment preferred.
Work Environment:
• Moderate noise level typical of healthcare settings.
• Physical demands include occasional lifting and transferring of up to 25 pounds.
• Required vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Regular standing, walking, manual dexterity, reaching, talking, and hearing.
Application Process: If you are a dedicated Speech Pathologist passionate about improving patients' communication abilities and enhancing their quality of life, we encourage you to apply. Please apply online and submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and commitment to patient care to lhatcher@cranememorial.org
Crane Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Shift : Other
Contact Information
Laci Hatcher - HR
Human Resources
1310 S. Alford St
Crane, TX 79731
Email: lhatcher@cranememorial.org
Phone: 4325583555
Fax: 432-558-1159 |
