Job Descriptions:Provide quality speech therapy services including assessment, intervention, program planning and implementation, documentation, communication as necessary with multi-disciplinary staff, patient and family, to participate in discharge planning as appropriate in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Pender Community Hospital. Service provision may include direct patient intervention, consultation and education of hospital staff regarding Speech Therapy services. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Completes diagnosis and treats individuals with communication or swallowing disorder, uses written and oral tests as well as special instruments to diagnose the nature and extent of impairment and to record and analyze speech, language and swallowing irregularities, develops an individualized plan of care tailored to each patients needs and helps patients who have suffered loss of speech develop or recover, reliable communication skills so patients can fulfill their educational, vocational, and social roles.
Implements intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others.
Counsels individuals and their families concerning communication disorders and how to cope with the stress and misunderstanding that accompanies them.
Maintains complete and accurate records pertinent to patient initial evaluation, progress and discharge and ensures proper documentation and to be in regulatory compliance. Attends and participates in family conferences, medical rounds, establishes goals, formulate discharge summaries and follow up plans.
Acts as a consultant to other agencies by promoting healthy lifestyle practices for the prevention of communication, hearing, swallowing and digestive disorders, fosters public awareness and develops protocols based on current speech-language pathology theory and practice.
Communicates effectively and collaborates with other health team members regarding patient needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 20 Hours/Week, Shift: 8:00am to 4:30pm.Required Experience:Education, Experience:
Graduate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:
Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Licensure to practice as a Speech Pathologist by the State of Nebraska
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Valid Driver's License
GENERAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
Ability to write reports and correspondence
Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
Ability to work with skill in identifying problems
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS
Computer and printer
General office materials/equipment/supplies
Information systems
Telephone system
All patient care equipment
Keyword: Speech Pathologist From: Pender Community Hospital District