Speech Pathologist

About the Company - Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital (LTAC) is currently seeking a Speech Pathologist for Part-Time or PRN.

About the Role - Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient / family counseling and appropriate referrals as necessary to patients exhibiting a speech, language, or swallowing disorder. Assesses, plans and implements treatment programs for patients according to established principles and practices of Speech and Language Pathology. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities -

• Assesses and implements treatment programs as ordered by the physician, consistent with Rehab activities and patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, and patient safety practices.
• Evaluates patient upon initial encounter to assess impairment and current condition to estimate rehabilitation potential. Makes referrals to other treatment members when appropriate.
• Plans appropriate treatment program and administers appropriate therapy for each patient utilizing established procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of practice of Speech Pathology.
• Develops treatment plans, including specific and realistic goals with patients’ input; explains treatment plan and goals to patients. Adapts conventional speech pathology techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
• Applies diagnostic and functional ability tests to diagnose and improve speech, language, swallowing and hearing disorders.
• Recommends adaptive equipment, completes the equipment justification forms and arranges for the delivery of equipment.
• Directs and aids patient in therapeutic regimen. Delegates routine care to supportive personnel as appropriate. Acts in supervisory role to ensure proper execution of tasks.
• Evaluates treatment effect and modifies plan as necessary.
• Evaluates, records and reports on patients progress for review by other members of the team.
• Completes required documentation thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within rehab areas.

Qualifications - Master's Degree In Speech Pathology Required. Must be either certified by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association or possess a special license during one year clinical fellowship Upon Hire Required and Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adolescent, adult and / or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates Upon Hire Required. At least 1 year experience Twelve (12) months experience with adult speech / language-impaired population Preferred and Minimum 1 year experience Clinical fellowship (CFY) candidate will be considered. Required

Physical Demands -

Equal Opportunity Statement - Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.