Speech Therapist (PRN)

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide quality speech therapy services including assessment, intervention, program planning and implementation, documentation, communication as necessary with multi-disciplinary staff, patient and family, to participate in discharge planning as appropriate in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Pender Community Hospital.  Service provision may include direct patient intervention, consultation and education of hospital staff regarding Speech Therapy services.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes diagnosis and treats individuals with communication or swallowing disorders, uses written and oral tests as well as special instruments to diagnose the nature and extent of impairment and to record and analyze speech, language and swallowing irregularities, develops an individualized plan of care tailored to each patients needs and helps patients who have suffered loss of speech develop or recover, reliable communication skills so patients can fulfill their educational, vocational, and social roles.
• Implements intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others.
• Counsels individuals and their families concerning communication disorders and how to cope with the stress and misunderstanding that accompanies them.
• Maintains complete and accurate records pertinent to patient initial evaluation, progress and discharge and ensures proper documentation and to be in regulatory compliance. Attends and participates in family conferences, medical rounds, establishes goals, formulate discharge summaries and follow up plans.
• Acts as a consultant to other agencies by promoting healthy lifestyle practices for the prevention of communication, hearing, swallowing and digestive disorders, fosters public awareness and develops protocols based on current speech-language pathology theory and practice.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with other health team members regarding patient needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.

Hours: PRN, As Needed, Monday - Friday, Shift: 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Education, Experience:

• Graduate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Licensure to practice as a Speech Pathologist by the State of Nebraska
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Valid Driver's License

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures 
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.