Speech Pathologist (PRN)

Prisma Health•Simpsonville, SC

About The Position

Plans and implements individualized speech pathology treatment programs and collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides direction and supervision to Clinical Fellowship Year candidates, speech pathology students, and therapy aides in patient care. Performs and interprets evaluations, establishes and revises treatment plans, delivers therapy, educates patients and families, documents care, participates in discharge planning, and supports department operations and productivity standards.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
South Carolina SLP licensure from the Board of SLP Examiners or SLP Compact Commission.
BLS certification.
Demonstrated clinical competency based on the patient's age.
Ability to effectively convert data.

Responsibilities

Perform initial speech therapy evaluations and re-evaluations; select, conduct, and interpret examinations and standardized evaluations of speech/language, cognition-communication, oral motor function, voice, and swallowing.
Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans and measurable goals based on patient assessments, needs, age, educational level, and cultural background.
Coordinate treatment with other services and the interdisciplinary team; reassess patient status and modify goals and treatment as indicated.
Participate in patient discharge planning and provide information about follow-up services and community resources.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, treatment, and long-term functional outcomes; provide educational materials as indicated.
Complete plans of care, patient and family education documentation, and timely, legible medical-record documentation in accordance with departmental policies and audit requirements.
Attend staff and team meetings and mandatory in-services; manage assignments in a timely and thorough manner.
Assist with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies; complete productivity and charge documentation accurately and promptly.
Provide supervision and mentorship to speech-language pathologists, Clinical Fellowship Year candidates, therapy aides, and students; delegate tasks appropriately and give professional feedback.
Participate in student orientation and provide learning experiences, feedback, and timely evaluations.
Meet team and department productivity and scheduling standards; establish annual goals and report progress toward them.
Support corporate leadership initiatives, seek consultation or supervision when appropriate, comply with department policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.