Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN (As Needed)
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist administers and directly provides physician-prescribed speech and language pathology treatments. The role evaluates, plans, directs, and treats patients referred for speech and language services to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury, helping patients achieve their maximum performance and function within the constraints of their disabilities. The position serves patients across age groups, from pediatric to geriatric, and works with patients and families to develop and carry out plans of care. The position documents evaluations, assessments, and treatments; prepares reports; supports performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities; and maintains professional competency. It also helps schedule patient visits, contributes information related to departmental budget needs, performs administrative duties delegated by the Director of Rehabilitation Services, and participates in infection control, safety, and educational programs. The role requires coordination with physicians, facility staff, patients, families, and other departments.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from a college or school of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Licensed by the State of Kentucky as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
- Solid analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to assist and coordinate with others.
- Basic computer skills, including word processing, email correspondence, and Excel applications.
- Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequent standing, hand use, reaching, climbing, and balancing, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to communicate detailed information clearly and accurately, prepare written reports and correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation, and interpret instructions.
- Ability to perform basic math, including using decimals to compute ratios and percentages.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with the geriatric population.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate referred patients to identify problems and establish goals.
- Prepare reports about Speech-Language Pathology activities, including performance improvement activities.
- Document all Speech-Language Pathology treatments, assessments, and evaluations in inpatient and outpatient medical records.
- Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, include family when appropriate, and evaluate learning effectiveness.
- Develop and implement treatment programs in consultation with physicians and provide care according to professional standards.
- Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
- Communicate patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress to people closely associated with the patient.
- Perform examinations, including swallowing examinations, accurately and communicate results promptly to appropriate healthcare team members.
- Involve patients and families in forming the plan of care and advocate for dietary revisions when needed to prevent aspiration.
- Coordinate and direct patient care to meet patient needs and comply with facility policy.
- Maintain records related to department personnel and operations.
- Collaborate with other departments in patient care and performance improvement activities.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with physicians, staff, and administrators; maintain effective working relationships within and beyond the department.
- Participate in departmental performance improvement education, orientation, in-service training, and guidance and educational programs.
- Assist with scheduling patient visits and provide information about departmental budget needs related to Speech-Language Pathology services.
- Perform administrative duties as delegated by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
- Participate in infection control, safety, and educational programs within the department and organization.
- Maintain personal competency and function flexibly, remain organized, and work under stressful conditions.
