Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time - Speech Therapy

Barton Healthcare System•South Lake Tahoe, CA

24d

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 age 65 and older, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. The clinician assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment programs for patients with speech, language, voice, swallowing, and/or cognitive deficits. Services may be provided in outpatient, acute care, skilled nursing, and home health settings. The role requires identifying and meeting the individualized needs of patients served. The position is part-time at 24 hours per week and is under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Manager and the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Speech Language/Pathology program.
Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Post-graduate fellowship.
Certification of Clinical Competence by the American Speech/Language Hearing Association.
Current California and Nevada SLP licensure, or ability to obtain licensure before the start date.
Current CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider), or ability to obtain it before the start date.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills for documenting, communicating, and entering information into 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 effectively communicate 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist is preferred.
Bilingual abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide consistently exceptional care.
Provide patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with others as needed, and adjust treatment plans.
Perform speech-language assessments and reassessments at appropriate intervals, recognize abnormal findings, and develop an evaluation report and individualized treatment plan within 24 hours.
Establish prognosis, timeframes, projected discharge, plans of care with short- and long-term goals, and patient and caregiver training.
Conduct therapeutic evaluations and interventions accurately and safely.
Perform bedside swallowing evaluations and interpret results.
Perform Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies and interpret results.
Intercede with dietary plans of care when revisions are needed to protect patients at risk for aspiration.
Evaluate patient responses to therapy and progress toward goals, revising treatment plans as appropriate.
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, while focusing on customer service.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about treatment techniques and goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in patient care conferences.
Monitor and ensure accurate documentation of all care in patient medical records.
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 needed to respond to departmental needs.