Speech Language Pathologist- Rehab/Acute Care

Saint Francis Health System

135d

About The Position

This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. The work schedule is variable with weekend rotation included. The role involves providing clinical patient care (screenings, evaluations, and treatments) as it relates to Speech Language Pathology. Responsibilities include documenting diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, discharge summaries, recommendations, progress reports, daily treatment records, and home programs. The position also involves promoting speech pathology and physical medicine through formal and informal activities and providing educational training to hospital staff and the community as requested.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Valid Oklahoma State License to practice Speech Language Pathology (SLP).
• 0 - 6 months related experience.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients and families.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to use computers, basic computer knowledge, as needed for data input and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical patient care (screenings, evaluations, and treatments) to a wide variety of diagnoses, disorders, and age ranges.
• Documents diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, discharge summaries, recommendations, progress reports, daily treatment records, and home programs.
• Utilizes time efficiently, meeting or exceeding departmental standards.
• Prioritizes workload to assist other staff members in overload or emergency situations.
• Updates or develops state-of-the-art evaluation or treatment protocols.
• Keeps supervisor informed of departmental equipment needs.
• Ensures that appropriate written documentation meets TJC, Medicare, and general professional standards.
• Provides appropriate documentation to all requesting agencies and individuals including physicians, insurance companies, and other professionals.
• Assists in development of SLP marketing materials with approval of supervisor.
• Ensures professional competence and expertise in speech language pathology.
• Attends 95% of all scheduled departmental, in-service, and team meetings.
• Assists with PI as directed by supervisor.
• Serves as professional role model to subordinates.
• Orients, supervises, and evaluates practicum students and graduate interns as requested by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees