What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient - Per Diem position at Geisinger?
- Assesses participants swallowing, speech and language, and feeding dysfunction and restorative potential.
- Performs evaluations and assessments within 48 hours of receiving MD order.
- Performs written or electronic evaluations.
- Determines patient and family needs related to cognition swallowing, and speech and language function.
- Discusses with patient and family to identify patient goals and expectations.
- Develops a comprehensive care plan for each patient.
- Plans and performs therapeutic interventions to restore function and enhance quality of life to the greatest extent possible.
- Plans individual therapy interventions.
- Establishes priority areas of treatment.
- Provides speech therapy services to restore impaired speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- May include treatment program to improve cognition, swallowing function and correct disorders, improve communication and speech ability, and correct disorders.
- Establishes suitable and achievable treatment goal, which contain time frames.
- Provides individual therapy for patients as needed or prescribed in the care plan.
- Performs the appropriate clinical tests and measurements to improve function whenever possible.
- Prepares the patient for treatment by explaining the treatment process and positioning for comfort, safety, and optimal response.
- Performs appropriate documentation in all areas of care.
- Ensures completeness of documentation of all clinical services rendered to patients.
- Satisfactorily completes and maintains all discipline specific competencies.
- Maintains statistical records as required.
- Determines equipment and supply needs and utilizes budget resources to obtain.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Qualifications:
- Hours: Per Diem
- Union: Yes
- License/Certification Requirement: Must hold a State PA license in Speech Language Pathology. Must hold certification through ASHA (American Speech -Language -Hearing Association).
- Education Requirement: Must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health