Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN - Regency Park Health & Rehab

Vitruvian Health•Regency Park, SC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides quality speech therapy, with an emphasis on geriatric care, and contributes to the goals and objectives of Hamilton Medical Center. The role requires age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, assessment and interpretation of age-specific data, and communication suited to each patient’s developmental stage. The position also acquires and maintains skills for treatment in NICU and acute care settings and may treat patients across age populations according to treatment plans and departmental policy. The pathologist evaluates patients following physician referral, verifies orders, selects and interprets appropriate evaluation procedures, develops and documents treatment plans, delivers and adjusts treatment, and evaluates patient response and readiness. The role maintains accurate and timely clinical and departmental records, communicates with physicians and the acute care team, participates in discharge planning and coordination, and involves patients and families in care and education. Additional duties include helping manage daily patient care and schedules, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, using and maintaining equipment appropriately, participating in quality-improvement activities and staff education, supporting professional development, and promoting patient privacy, safety, and the Medical Center’s service philosophy. The position works a flexible schedule to accommodate patients and physicians, including weekend and holiday rotation. Work involves some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids and may be mentally taxing depending on patient and family needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college of Speech Therapy, verified through a primary source.
Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in Georgia, or eligible for Georgia licensure.
Ability to obtain and interpret information based on patient needs and the age group served.
Knowledge of therapy skills.
Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development.
Ability to maintain accurate, timely documentation and meet departmental documentation requirements.
Organizational skills and ability to manage time and schedule patient care effectively.
Ability to communicate and coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, and clinical staff.
Ability to comply with safety requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience preferred.
American Heart Association BLS preferred.
Skills necessary to provide treatment in NICU and acute care settings.

Responsibilities

Provide speech therapy with an emphasis on geriatric care and appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients.
Perform thorough and timely patient evaluations after physician referral and verify orders before beginning evaluations.
Select and interpret appropriate evaluation procedures, develop treatment plans, and document evaluations and plans according to departmental policy.
Administer treatment according to treatment plans, goals, time frames, and departmental procedures; evaluate patient response and modify plans as needed.
Maintain patient safety and evaluate readiness and needs for treatment, including follow-up programs and referrals.
Complete accurate and timely patient-care records, charges, departmental reports, and other required documentation.
Communicate with acute care staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments to coordinate care and support continuity of care.
Teach patients and families to perform or assist with selected activities and document their response.
Manage daily assignments and schedules effectively, set priorities, and use supportive personnel appropriately.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment, report supply needs and equipment concerns, and operate and store equipment safely.
Participate in staff meetings, drills, performance-improvement monitoring, studies, discharge planning, and departmental activities.
Support professional growth by participating in continuing education, reviewing current literature, providing in-services, and instructing students or volunteers as requested.
Promote patient privacy and confidentiality, communicate supportively, assist visitors, explain procedures, follow dress requirements, and comply with safety policies and PPE requirements.
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.