Speech Language Pathologist (Part-time or PRN)

Madison Park Healthcare•Huntington, WV

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist administers and directly applies physician-prescribed speech and language pathology treatment. The role evaluates, plans, directs, and treats referred patients to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury, helping patients achieve maximum performance and function while adapting to the constraints of their disability. The position serves inpatient and outpatient populations, including patients of all ages, and contributes to patient education, performance improvement, infection control, safety, and departmental operations. The Speech Language Pathologist also assists with scheduling patient visits, provides information for departmental budget considerations related to speech pathology needs, maintains appropriate records, and performs administrative duties delegated by the Director of Rehabilitation Services. The position requires collaboration and clear communication with patients, families, physicians, staff, and other departments.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a college or school of Speech Language Pathology.
Licensed by the State of West Virginia 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.
Ability to use a computer for basic word processing, email correspondence, and Excel applications.
Ability to work with a variety of variables under limited standardization and interpret various instructions.
Ability to perform basic math, including using decimals to compute ratios and percentages.
Ability to prepare reports, letters, and other communications using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis, correct pronunciation or sign equivalent, and variation in word order using present, perfect, and future tenses.
Ability to frequently and regularly perform movements using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Ability to frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Average visual acuity needed to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Ability to frequently stand, use hands, reach with hands, and climb and balance.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the geriatric population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients upon physician referral to identify problems and goals.
Develop and implement treatment plans in consultation with physicians and in accordance with speech/language pathology standards of care and practice.
Administer treatment to restore function and prevent disability, supporting patients in achieving maximum performance and function.
Document all treatments, assessments, and evaluations in the medical record for inpatient and outpatient patients.
Prepare reports related to speech/language pathology activities, including performance improvement activities.
Create teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate learning effectiveness, and include family in teaching as appropriate.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Keep individuals closely associated with patients informed about patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.
Perform examinations, including swallowing examinations, accurately and communicate results promptly to appropriate healthcare team members.
Involve patients and families in developing the plan of care and advocate for dietary revisions when necessary to prevent aspiration.
Coordinate and direct patient care to meet patient needs and follow facility policy.
Maintain records pertinent to department personnel and operations.
Collaborate with other departments in patient care and performance improvement activities.
Participate in departmental performance improvement education, orientation, in-service training, and guidance and educational programs.
Participate in infection control, safety, and educational programs within the department and organization.
Assist with scheduling speech pathology evaluation and treatment visits and provide information on departmental budget considerations related to patient care and service needs.
Perform administrative duties as delegated by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.