SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/THERAPIST PRN

TMC Bonham Hospital

  • Enid, OK
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:ResponsibilitiesSPEECH PATHOLOGIST THERAPIST - PRNAre you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.We are seeking a highly skilled PRN Speech Path to join our therapy team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center for Rehab! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for an speech path looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma!St. Mary’s is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women’s Imaging, Wound Care, and more.Website:Position Summary:The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the administration and direct application of speech/language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates, plans directs and treats all patients referred for speech/language pathology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to adapt and accommodate a routine life within the constraints of their disability. Performs all work in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.Job Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: neurological conditions including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, SCI; generalized weakness as a result of medical or surgical conditions including DM, ESRD, amputation, COPD, CHF, and CABG.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of IRF-PAI )Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument) and the Care Tool and their application in payment system for CMS.
  • Administers evaluation tools according to established protocols; utilizes non-standardized probes for additional assessment as warranted to establish an appropriate plan of care adapting the plan of care to the individualized needs/goals of the patient/caregiver.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and administers Modified Barium Swallow evaluations and provides recommendations to physicians and nurses in verbal and written form.
About Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
QualificationsRequirements:Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology,CCC-SLP, or in the process of completing the Clinical Fellowship Year, CFY.Holds or eligible for Oklahoma State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent degree as designated by an accredited university.BLS required.First Aid certification preferred.A clinical internship in a hospital or rehabilitation setting during the master’s degree program is recommended.Excellent written and verbal communication.Experience performing modified barium swallow preferred.Basic computer skills required.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Avoid and Report Recruitment ScamsWe are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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