What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at N2S Healthcare Staffing Solutions LLC?
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Macon, GA 31201
Contract Length: 13- weeks
Schedule: Day - 7a-4p or 8a-5p
Certification/ Licenses:
- BLS - AHA or ARC
- GA license for Speech Language Pathology
Duties:
- Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of Speech Language Pathology (SLP) in an inpatient acute level setting, upon referral by the physician.
- Plans and conducts SLP programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.
- Essential Functions: Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays.
- Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.
- Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
- Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
- Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning.
Salary : $60 - $63
