SPEECH PATHOLOGIST- ACUTE CARE & OUT-PATIENT- PRN

UHS • Enid, OK

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. We are seeking a highly skilled PRN Speech Path to join our therapy team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center for Rehab! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for an speech path looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma! St. Mary’s is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women’s Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

Position Summary:
The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the administration and direct application of speech/language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates, plans directs and treats all patients referred for speech/language pathology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to adapt and accommodate a routine life within the constraints of their disability. Performs all work in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.

Requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, or in the process of completing the Clinical Fellowship Year, CFY.
• Holds or eligible for Oklahoma State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent degree as designated by an accredited university.
• BLS required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid certification preferred.
• A clinical internship in a hospital or rehabilitation setting during the master’s degree program is recommended.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience performing modified barium swallow preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: neurological conditions including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, SCI; pysphagia and other neurological and cognitive disorders, generalized weakness as a result of medical or surgical conditions
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Administers evaluation tools and standardized tests according to established protocols; utilizes non-standardized probes for additional assessment as warranted to establish an appropriate plan of care adapting the plan of care to the individualized needs/goals of the patient/caregiver.
• Demonstrates knowledge and administers Modified Barium Swallow evaluations (Acute/Outpatient) and provides recommendations to physicians and nurses in verbal and written form.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level