Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist, UofL Hospital, Part-time, 8a-4:30p Sunday, Monday,Thursday

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred to the facility. The role includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to department and organizational goals and objectives. The position is part-time at UofL Hospital - UMC in Louisville, Kentucky, with a stated schedule of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday. The posting also describes shift length and weekly shift counts as varying by work setting and indicates overtime is required infrequently. UofL Health is a regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. It has more than 12,000 team members and focuses on delivering patient-centered care.

Requirements

BS, MS, or doctorate-level degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience as required by the practice setting and facility programmatic needs.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and implement competent therapy treatment, including regular reassessments and treatment modifications to maximize functional independence in accordance with practice guidelines and department policies.
Communicate patient status, evaluation results, treatment plans, and goals to physicians and therapy customers in a timely manner, in writing or verbally.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, internal customers, and external customers.
Provide cost-effective treatment programming while considering the financial implications of treatment costs and resources.
Ensure patient charges and clinical documentation comply with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures.
Oversee rehabilitation technicians, therapy assistants, and students in accordance with discipline practice acts and organizational and departmental policies.
Monitor workflow and review staff work to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are met.
Participate in program development, performance improvement activities, and organization-sponsored community events.
Respond to feedback and concerns professionally using listening, problem-solving, and participatory management skills.
Assist with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new personnel.
Complete required documentation and maintain pertinent records for assigned patients to meet regulatory requirements.
Serve as a role model by demonstrating commitment to professional growth, department growth, and competency.
Organize job duties and responsibilities to work efficiently and productively.
Participate in departmental and programmatic meetings and constructively express concerns and ideas.
Escalate equipment and supply needs and gaps through appropriate pathways.
Assume additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support department goals.
Maintain equipment and the work environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Contribute to department and program operations in alignment with the organization's strategic plan and mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.