COVID VACCINATION PREFERRED FOR THIS FACILITY
EMR EPIC
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates participates in diagnostic testing and treats referred patients. And also participates as a member of the health care team.
Responsibilities include :
- Acute swing and outpatient care.
- The population is primarily geriatric but there is opportunity to grow it more for an increased younger client volume.
- The candidate should be proficient with modified barium swallow studies / swallow therapy as well as common ST treatments for aphasias voice cognitive therapy etc.
Clinical Practice :
Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.Based on medical referral medical record and examination therapist evaluates sets goals plans and executes treatment. Reports findings to other health care team members.
Provides discharge recommendations exercise programs and family teaching as appropriate.Determines the need to refer patients to other diagnostic medical and therapeutic services.Provides accurate and timely documentation and record keeping. Uses effective time management to coordinate scheduling of patients and meetings and treats patients on time.Demonstrates competency with patient equipment appropriate to the work setting.Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician if needed.Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate pediatric adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial cultural ethnic and religious / spiritual needs of patients and their families.Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.Interacts professionally with patient / family and involves patient / family in the formation of the plan of care.Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians staff and administrative team.Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients needs are met and hospital policy is followed.Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).
Posted rate not applicable for local travelers.
Those who reside within 020 miles of facility We invite you to apply for a perm position!
Those who reside within 2175 miles of facility will be presented at a 10% reduction in rate / hour.
To avoid delays in processing please include traveler perm address with profile. Thank you!
Nonbillable Orientation : 0hrs
Holiday OT Multipliers : 1.25%
Call CallBack and Charge : Not applicable for this need
Requirement description :
2 years current experienceMaster or Doctorate Degree RequiredMust be willing to work Inpatient and OutpatientExperience with Adolescent / Adult and Geriatric patients RequiredCCC SLP RequiredKnowledge of and familiarity with rehabilitation equipment including but not limited to language / communication aids devices and wheelchairsMust be able to work with minimal supervisionCertification in LSVT LOUD would be a bonusPrevious travel experience PreferredTraveler must have their own vehicle for this needProfile Requirements :
Cover pageWork History1 Reference (Supervisory Signed from w / i past two years of employment)License / Certifications (as required by posting)CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
BLS (AHA)STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
New HampshireADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : None
On Call Requirements : None
Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette
Employment Type : Full Time
Vacancy : 1
