What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - PRN (58705) position at Livingston Hospital?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Organizes, plans, and administers medically prescribed speech therapy programs in the hospital and outpatient clinic to assess and treat people who have speech, language, voice, and/or fluency disorders. Understands and provides age-appropriate care to all ages from pediatric, adolescent, adult and for geriatric patients.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:
- Evaluates, records and reports on patient’s progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team and to the referral source that provided the patient for treatment.
- Designs and implements individualized treatment plans to address functional needs for each patient.
- Maintain open communication with the Rehabilitation Team regarding patient’s performance/progress. Initiates and maintains communication with interdisciplinary team regarding patient’s progress, needs, and discharge planning.
- Exhibit positive attitude and behaviors facilitating team work, efficiency, and care quality and promoting a favorable unit and company image.
- Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel and other workers in speech therapy techniques and objectives. Must attend all mandatory in-services. Promotes and participates in performance improvement in-services.
- Responsible for filling out appropriate patient billing forms and treatment notes daily.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES):
Graduate of an accredited school of speech/language pathology
Must be willing to work with all age ranges from Pediatrics to Geriatrics.
Position: Speech Language Pathologist
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, ETC.)
Licensed with the State of Kentucky to practice Speech Therapy with at least a Master’s Degree from an accredited school in Speech Language Pathology and maintain eligibility for license renewal.
BLS CPR
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift, sit, stand, stoop and walk without restriction.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled department or patient room.