PRN Speech Pathologist / SLP

INTEGRIS Health•Ponca City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a PRN Outpatient / Acute Speech Pathologist to join their rehabilitation team in Ponca City, OK. This role involves providing exceptional support to caregivers and the community, contributing to the mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives. The Speech Pathologist is responsible for the ethical, cost-effective management, delivery, documentation, and outcomes of professional speech pathology services to agency patients, in accordance with an established physical plan of care and in compliance with all applicable licensure/certification requirements, profession speech pathology acts, federal, state and agency policies and procedures. This position requires population-specific competencies and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology
SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) OR Temporary SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)
BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
Must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification for Listening and Spoken Language Specialists (LSLS) as a Auditory-Verbal Therapist (LSLS Cert. AVT)

Responsibilities

Schedules patients and initiates new referrals.
Works closely with physicians, nursing and other allied health team members to provide timely treatments to expedite recovery.
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive - linguistic deficits.
Operates and maintains a variety of speech supplies and equipment, notifies supervisor of equipment needing repair, requisitions of needed supplies, etc.
Modifies treatment and treatment plan based on patient response.
Interprets treatments and progress to the patient, their family and other health care professionals.
Provides all required documentation on each patient to include an evaluation with clinical history, subjective and objective data, goals and plan of treatment, progress notes, re-assessments, discharge summary, in a timely manner.
Reports to assigned Supervisor, Manager, or Director.
This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Possible threat of physical injury (especially back injuries). Exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens. Exposure to radiation. Frequently must deal with agitated, confused patients. May assist with toileting activities of patients. Copes with high caseload and multiple demands. Frequent exposure with all body fluids. Must wear protective clothing and equipment when needed.