Speech Language Pathologist

OhioHealth•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Competently interpret the patients’ history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patient's areas of deficits. Based on problems identified, the speech language pathologist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions.

Requirements

Master's Degree: Speech Pathology (Required)
LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio
Basic computer skills.
Specialized knowledge in the areas of cognition, aphasia, dysphagia, video fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallowing experience.
For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver’s license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates patient communication, cognitive, functional status and/or swallowing, then develops, and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment.
Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate.
Performs and interprets instrumental exams and hearing screens as needed.
Therapist is responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.
Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and caregiver/family.
Recommends diets/instrumentals required for discharge.
Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.
Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan.
Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.
Supervises patient assignments and duties of the rehabilitation tech, as applicable.
Involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.
Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management.
Takes active role in orienting new staff members.
Serves as clinical instructor for affiliating SLP students and/or CFY placements.
Serves as an advocate for the discipline on the multidisciplinary team.
Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by associates in this job. The associate is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time