Inpatient Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist

Brown Medicine•Newport Beach, CA

6d•$36 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/Supervisor of the respective department, and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The role establishes diagnoses and prognoses, develops individualized plans of care, implements treatment interventions, and performs ongoing evaluations throughout each episode of care. The Speech-Language Pathologist examines and evaluates patients, directs and coordinates rehabilitation plans, assesses progress, and revises goals and plans as needed. The role includes educating and training patients and caregivers, anticipating and communicating discharge and home-care needs, maintaining timely and accurate documentation, and applying evidence-based practice in accordance with professional, regulatory, hospital, and departmental standards. The position also supports quality improvement, teamwork, required training, and effective communication with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health professionals. Additional duties may include educating hospital personnel, students, and outside agencies or schools; flexing the schedule in response to department, patient, or caregiver needs; prioritizing work according to patient-care needs; participating in community professional events and ongoing education; and performing other duties as assigned. A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the clinical supervision of supportive personnel, Clinical Fellows, volunteers, and students to ensure patient safety and welfare. This is an as-needed position at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island. The schedule is weekdays as needed, with weekend and holiday requirements. The work shift is days, with 8-hour daily shifts. Driving is not required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
Active Speech-Language Pathologist license, or provisional license for Clinical Fellows completing their clinical fellowship year, in the state of practice.
Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA; Clinical Fellows must provide evidence of pursuit of ASHA certification.
Active BLS certification.
One year of experience, or eligibility for a provisional license; Clinical Fellows will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Membership and involvement in a discipline-specific professional organization and/or another clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate patients.
Establish diagnoses, prognoses, and individualized plans of care.
Implement treatment interventions based on the plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contraindications.
Direct and coordinate patients’ rehabilitation plans of care.
Evaluate patient progress and revise goals and plans of care accordingly.
Educate and train patients and caregivers.
Anticipate and communicate discharge, home-care needs, and resources.
Complete documentation and charges accurately and promptly in compliance with department policy.
Complete clinical documentation that reflects service eligibility and medical necessity in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
Apply evidence-based practice to clinical care.
Seek additional guidance when necessary to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Recommend and refer patients for additional diagnostic testing and/or services.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines.
Participate in departmental quality-improvement initiatives and support teamwork.
Complete mandatory departmental and hospital training on time.
Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health professionals.
Provide education to other hospital departments and personnel, students, and outside agencies or schools, as needed.
Flex the schedule and determine priorities based on department, patient, and/or caregiver needs.
Participate in community-based professional events and ongoing educational activities.
Supervise supportive personnel, Clinical Fellows, volunteers, and students clinically to ensure patient safety and welfare.
Perform other duties as assigned.