Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient, Adult and Peds (Days), Sitka, AK

Mobile Health Team Inc•Sitka, AK

7d•$52•Hybrid

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist - Adult and Peds for a 13-week travel assignment in Sitka, AK. The SLP provides services by physician referral in multiple settings, including inpatient, outpatient, Home Health, and Long-Term Care. Provides assessment, performs evaluation, identifies therapy diagnosis, formulates therapy treatment plan with goals and implements treatment of Speech-Language Pathology services to patients. Be responsible as the primary therapy provider to implement, supervise and modify a therapy plan of care based on assessment of patient response to optimize the outcome for each patient. Review clinical records and case histories. Attends care conferences, regular meetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to review patient’s status and individual needs within the health care team concept. Collaborates with other team members to assure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and a care plan is established prior to discharge. Documents patients’ encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plan, recommendations, and prognoses in appropriate format according to hospital and/or Home Health policies. Provide services in a timely manner after receipt of referral to both In-patient and out-patient settings as assigned. Direct the work of support staff, students, or interns.

Requirements

Pediatrics, Outpatient experience required
Must have a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Must have CCC-SLP
Must be Licensed by the State of Alaska in the field of Speech Language Pathology
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
Effective team skills, including interaction, support, and respect are required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Nice To Haves

Must have Flu Vaccine
AK License required at time of submittal.
Start date will be no less than 6 weeks after traveler's fingerprint cards are received in Juneau for processing.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and conduct patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs.
Provides patients and families with home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential.
Advise patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-care and independence, facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients, and their families.
Home programs are clear and concise, and the provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration of programs by patient or caregivers.
Programs are taught demonstrating sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
Therapy services may be performed in Community Health Services programs and the community at large including Community clinics, Community Senior Centers, home assessments and other collaborative efforts.
This may include participation with project or health promotion teams.
Video conferencing may be used for training, patient encounters, and administrative duties with off-site locations.
Home assessments for evaluation of patient’s living arrangements, use of Durable Medical Equipment and implementation of therapy plan in the home living environment.
Occasional multi-day travel to remote locations by boat or small plane which may be in in climate or harsh weather.
Assist senior staff in administrative matters, clinic operations, and specialty/research areas as appropriate.
Utilize the hospital computer system to obtain patient information, as well as keep abreast of hospital directives, and in general participate in the timely and efficient flow of information.
Provide summary of results, statistics, and metrics as required by management.
Assists acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment/devices based on needs of patient.
Maintain supply stocks and clinical area at acceptable levels.
Remain current in specific billing procedures/mechanisms (Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers) to aid in reimbursement of services and equipment, including plan of care concurrence with referring providers.
Maintain cleanliness of clinical space.
Educates staff on SLP issues and educates patient/family with therapeutic exercises, activities, and equipment.
Assist in committee and management duties within and representing the Rehabilitation Services Department as requested.
Provide therapy consultation, presentations, and in-service to medical staff, consultants, and other interdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned.
This may include participation in projects or health promotion teams.
To keep current with knowledge of therapy procedures/techniques and improve clinical service, staff will participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education, in-service, etc.
Continuing educational funds will be allocated for the benefit of the department.
Adhere to the regulatory and practice standards of Speech-Language Pathology set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Follow all confidentiality and quality assurance standards.
Demonstrate sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
Perform other duties or activities as assigned.