Speech Language Pathologist SLP Part Time

Aveanna Healthcare•Guntersville, AL

34d•$45 - $60

About The Position

The Speech Therapist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care according to the patient's individual physician orders. Care may involve assessments, administering prescribed treatments and therapies, care planning, communication with other members of the patients' multi-disciplinary team, supply management, emergency management, coordination of care, health promotion and teaching and training family members.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited college/university
Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice
Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
Provide a written evaluation defining Speech Therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment.
Provide a written Plan of Care for Speech Therapy goals and outcomes
Maintains the plan of care for assigned patients according to identified Speech Therapy goals and outcomes.
Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and others.
Maintain patient and company confidentiality.
Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress.