What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist - PRN position at Estes Park Health?

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION :

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the "playground" that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients-residents and visitors alike-see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY :

To practice Speech Language Pathology consistent with American Speech Language Hearing Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Standards of Practice policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Supervision-to supervise the activities of their area of the department / facility including :

Scheduling patients for treatment and evaluations

Preparing reports and records by department / facility personnel

Maintaining inventory of materials and supplies for their area of the department / facility Using volunteers who may assist in their area

Using student Speech Language Pathologists / Speech Language Pathology Assistants within their area

Evaluations :

To be responsible for the evaluation of all patients referred for Speech therapy

To be responsible for completion and submission of all reports pertaining to the evaluation

To see that all referral sources are advised of department / facility action with the case referred

Treatment :

To practice Speech Therapy consistent with the American Speech Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Standards of Practice policy

To maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department / facility

To confer with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient and to keep them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modifications and / or progress

To treat patients and function as a Staff Speech Therapist as necessary

To treat patients of any age (e.g., infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly, ages 0-120 years), race, creed, gender and disability without bias or prejudice

To respect and understand the patient's right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions

To practice ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law

Records and Reports - As per facility guidelines, to be responsible for the authentication, preparation and submission of department / facility reports, ensuring confidentiality of all records, including :

Evaluation reports / summaries

Discharge reports / summaries

Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies

Current progress notes on all patients within their area

POSITION REQUIRMENTS :

Graduate of Master's Level education from an approved school of Speech Language Pathology

Minimum of two years department / facility experience

CCC-SLP from American Speech Language Hearing Association; must possess, or be eligible for, State Licensure

American Heart Association BLS required

PAY RANGE :

36.25 - $49.30 per hour, plus PRN differential.

BENEFITS :

All employees are enrolled in a Money Purchase Pension Plan 401(a) which replaces Social Security contributions. You control the investments on-line yourself or with you financial advisor to help it grow. We also offer a 457(b) plan for you to ad additional funds to your investments.

Statement Regarding Initial Application :

In accordance with the Job Application Fairness Act, any applicant filling out this initial application will not need to disclose any age-identifying information. This standard is upheld in any additional documents submitted alongside this initial application. Any resumes, or additional documentation, that have information that would disclose an applicant's age can be redacted at the applicant's discretion.

For more information about this opportunity e-mail questions to HR@eph.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer : We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The descriptions above are listed as is at the time of posting and could change as needed at any time in accordance with state, local and federal laws.

Salary : $36 - $49

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