What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) - FT, PT, OR PRN position at Scott County Hospital?
Description :
Scott County Hospital and Scott County Clinic provide general medical and surgical care for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room patients. This 25-bed critical access hospital also includes 2 LDRP suites. The 68,000-square-foot facility, located in Scott City, Kansas, offers a variety of services to support our growing city and surrounding communities.
We are currently seeking a Speech Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist) committed to providing optimum level of care and strive for excellence in providing quality speech-language pathology services.
SLP's purpose at Scott County Hospital :
Speech-Language Pathologist is to develop and carry out treatment plans for inpatients, outpatients, and Park Lane Nursing Home patients. In addition, SLP's provide training and education to family / caregivers and work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure they're providing the best possible care.
SLP's Functions :
- Performs speech and language evaluations following referrals; interprets test results; plans therapy goals, objectives, and therapy sessions; documents patient care; provides therapy and provides written reports to attending physician as necessary.
- Performs bedside swallow evaluations, determines least restrictive diet, monitors for overt s / s of asp / pene, communicates with dietary department as needed regarding Pt's diet texture modifications.
- Participates in the quality assurance program for the department.
- Works with social services concerning speech / language and swallowing needs for discharge planning.
- Reports information regarding swing bed patients at the swing bed meetings held each Tuesday at 1 p.m. either in writing or verbal presentation as needed.
- Performs other appropriate functions and responsibilities as assigned.
- Check SCH emails on a consistent basis, stays up-to-date with trainings
- Increases current knowledge and skills through continued education, private research reading and other practical experience.
- Must have the ability to interrelate in a positive manner with all types of people, and provide education regarding evaluation results and treatment plans with family members and patient as applicable.
Requirements :
Additional Responsibilities :
Education, Qualifications, Experience :
Expectation of Service : This is a non-exempt part-time or full-time position.
Benefits
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