What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Select Specialty Hospital - TriCities?
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
We care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment.
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will take initiative, responsibility, and action every day; you understand physical, mental, psychological and social needs of your patients.
Responsibilities :
- Provide a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and / or swallowing function and provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and / or swallowing potential.
- Participates with fellow staff in monitoring the quality of services provided by the Rehab Therapy Department.
- Participates in peer review for staff performance and appraisals.
- Assists in the development of the SLP role in programs and services, as well as revising the departmental policies and procedures.
- Exhibits willingness to share professional knowledge and experience.
Qualifications :
We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.
The opportunity to care for complex, critically ill patients.
An extensive and thorough orientation program.
Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.
