Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time - Speech Therapy

Barton Healthcare System•South Lake Tahoe, CA

26d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides speech and language assessment and treatment to patients using established policies and procedures. Services are provided to patients from infancy through geriatric age (65 years or older), in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. The provider assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment programs for patients with speech, language, voice, swallowing, and/or cognitive deficits. Services are delivered in outpatient, acute care, skilled nursing, and home health settings. The role requires identifying and meeting the individualized needs of patients and operates under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Manager and the Director of Rehabilitation Services. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week. The Speech Language Pathologist provides evaluations and treatment, monitors patient progress and revises treatment plans as appropriate, documents care, educates patients and caregivers, collaborates with the care team, and supports team training. Duties include bedside swallowing evaluations and video fluoroscopic swallow studies, interpreting results, and recommending dietary-plan revisions when needed to protect patients at risk for aspiration.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Post-graduate fellowship.
Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Current California and Nevada SLP licensure, or ability to obtain licensure before the start date.
Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider, or ability to obtain it before the start date.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills for documenting, communicating, and entering information in the electronic medical records system.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in compliance with patient safety standards.
Ability to provide speech therapy services to outpatient, inpatient acute care, skilled nursing, and home health populations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide speech-language assessment and treatment for patients across the served age range and care settings.
Assess and reassess patients, recognize abnormal findings, and develop an individualized evaluation report and treatment plan within 24 hours of assignment, including prognosis, projected timeframes and discharge, goals, and patient and caregiver training.
Safely perform therapeutic evaluations and interventions, including bedside swallowing evaluations and video fluoroscopic swallow studies, and interpret results.
Intervene in dietary plans when revisions are necessary to support the safety of patients at risk for aspiration.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward goals, and revise treatment plans as needed.
Perform evaluations and treatment in accordance with established protocols.
Serve as a professional resource to the patient care team and conduct internal training on speech-language activities and swallowing.
Keep patients and families informed about progress and procedures, and address customer service needs.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about treatment techniques and goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and participate in patient care conferences.
Ensure accurate documentation of all care in the patient medical record.
Operate equipment safely, ensure it functions properly, and follow procedures when equipment malfunctions.
Orient, instruct, and train assigned personnel.
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory and licensing standards and ensure compliant practice.
Perform other duties as necessary to meet departmental needs.