Speech Language Pathologist PRN

UHS•Aiken, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care. To provide Speech Language Pathology services (evaluation, treatment plan development, treatment, and discharge planning) to patients in the acute care setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited SLP program.
Current SC license, Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP (CCC-SLP), BLS.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Clinical competence in speech/language and dysphagia.
Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments by the facility.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in acute care setting

Responsibilities

Conducts evaluations (language, articulation, voice and dysphagia), considering medical history, physician orders, patient capabilities, and patient expectations.
Develops appropriate treatment plan consistent with assessment, diagnostic outcomes, while incorporating patient goals and focus on discharge planning.
Implement treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, and procedures.
Actively participates in committees and task forces as appropriate.
Appropriately provide patient and family education in preparation for discharge.
Meet documentation standards with patient charts.
Charge accurately and appropriately for services rendered.
Perform thorough and efficient chart review to prepare for patient care.
Positive and professional communication with interdisciplinary team members.
Timely and cost effective delivery of services.
Displays excellent customer service skills.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Assist other departments during staffing shortages.