Speech Language Pathologist (Part-time or PRN)

Madison Park Healthcare•Huntington, WV

About The Position

Responsible for administering and directly applying Speech/Language Pathology treatment modalities prescribed by a referring physician. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, plans, directs, and treats patients referred for speech and language services to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. The role helps patients achieve the greatest possible performance and function in society while adapting to the constraints of their disabilities. The position participates in performance improvement and CQI activities, maintains personal competency, contributes information about departmental budget needs for optimal patient care and service, and assists with scheduling patient visits. It also performs administrative duties delegated by the Director of Rehabilitation Services and participates in infection control, safety, and educational programs at the department and organizational levels.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a college or school of Speech Language Pathology.
Licensed by the State of West Virginia as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
Solid analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to assist and coordinate with others.
Ability to use a computer for basic word processing, email correspondence, and Excel applications.
Ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to reason through varied situations with limited standardization and interpret instructions.
Ability to perform basic math, including using decimals to compute ratios and percentages.
Ability to prepare reports, letters, and other communications using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis, correct pronunciation (or sign equivalent), and variation in word order using present, perfect, and future tenses.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the geriatric population.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients referred by a physician to determine problems and treatment goals.
Prepare reports about Speech/Language Pathology activities, including performance improvement activities.
Document all Speech/Language Pathology treatments, assessments, and evaluations in the medical record for inpatient and outpatient patients.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, include family as appropriate, and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
Develop and implement treatment programs in consultation with physicians and treat patients according to Speech/Language Pathology standards of care and practice.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Communicate with people closely associated with the patient about patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.
Accurately perform examinations, including swallowing examinations, and communicate results promptly to appropriate healthcare team members.
Involve patients and families in forming the plan of care and interact with them professionally.
Advocate for dietary revisions when necessary to prevent aspiration.
Coordinate and direct patient care to meet patient needs and follow facility policy.
Maintain records related to personnel and department operations.
Maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with physicians, staff, and the administrative team.
Participate in departmental performance-improvement education, orientation, and staff in-service training, and contribute to guidance and educational programs.
Assist with scheduling patient visits for speech pathology evaluations and treatment.
Perform administrative duties delegated by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
Participate in infection-control, safety, and educational programs.