Speech Language Pathologist Weekends - Casual/PRN - Days

• Performs patient evaluation on initial visit and follows guideline recommendations to establish treatment plan from evaluation.
• Review medical records to assist in the evaluation process and contacts attending physician to gather information as needed.
• For each diagnosis, chooses appropriate tests and measures and utilizes appropriate outcome tool.
• Functional and appropriate goals are set with realistic time frames. Patient and families are included in goal planning.
• Ongoing re-evaluation is evidenced in documentation over the course of a week or as indicated for patient condition / status.
• Assess needs for additional interdisciplinary services and refers patients for these services.

• Treatment plan is based on objective evaluations and achievable short and long term goals with time frames and direction toward desired outcome.
• Treatment plans are appropriate for patient diagnosis and constantly re-evaluated for effectiveness.
• Ongoing re-assessment is evident in documentation and is addressed by modifying the plan of care.
• Content and frequency of the program are adjusted as the patients condition or status warrants.
• Coordinates treatments with interdisciplinary services as needed.

• In accordance with policy, efficiently completes initial evaluation, progress notes, discharge summary and patient progress reports.
• Documentation accurately reflects services provided, patient response and progress.
• Update physician both verbally and in writing as to the progress of the patient prior to discharge or the next physician office visit.
• Follows criteria for quality documentation as outlined by guidelines including all requirements (surgeries, signatures, allergies).

• Education is evidenced by either documentation, written handout or direct observation.
• When possible, patient will convey understanding of key principles, precautions and instructions by demonstration.
• Utilizes the services of interpreters, child-life specialists, etc to assist with instruction as needed or requested.

• Responsible for identifying appropriate charges based on treatment rendered.

• Provides supervision and guidance appropriate for each student, to ensure appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients as well as educational outcome of the student.
• Complies with school/department requirements for supervision/feedback.
• Participates in clinical instruction of up to three SLP students full time affiliates per year.

• Attends meetings and fosters excellence by demonstration of current knowledge base and participation with program development to achieve goals.
• Participates in community education through speaking engagements, covering health fairs or other events as needed.
• Develops physician and staff relationships.
• Participates and assists with marketing strategies as needed.

• Presents a staff in-service program within 1 month of attendance of continuing education course, professional workshop or seminar.
• Attends all mandatory in-services, department meetings (whenever possible), and required continuing education courses per year.

• Standard as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.

• Takes accountability to cover all assigned shifts.
• Consistently clocks in and out at appropriate times correctly using KRONOS.
• Accepts responsibility for actions and consequences.

• Listens carefully, checks on understanding before responding and accepts and offers feedback.
• Proactively seeks solutions to challenges within the work environment.
• Adapts, without difficulty, to changes in assignment and environment.

• Master's degree from an accredited university program in Speech Language Pathology.

• Requires knowledge of Speech Language Pathology as demonstrated by successful completion of accredited Program. Requires skills in communication both oral and written, time management and organization, personnel management. Requires the ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, organize and work with a variable patient load. Requires the ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations. Practices within standards of practice as outlined by professional organization and licensing body.
• One year of clinical experience preferred. New graduate completing Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) acceptable.

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) can be completed during the first year of employment).
• Speech Language Pathology (SLP) license required.

• Requires knowledge as demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited program.
• Requires skills in communication both oral and written, time management and organization, and personnel management.
• Requires the ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, organize and work with a variable patient load.
• Requires the ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations.
• Practices within standards of practice as outlined by professional organization and licensing body.

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Crouching
• Keyboarding/typing
• Kneeling
• Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Balancing
• Carrying
• Distinguish colors
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Walking
• Fingering/Touching
• Grasping
• Repetitive Motions
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

• Hearing
• Seeing/Visual

• Not Related:

• Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1-33%):

• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Occasionally (34%-66%):

• Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

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