Speech Pathologist-Inpatient Therapy

Job Overview

Overview

We are looking for a PRN Speech Pathologist to join our team. This PRN position will be on a as needed basis depending on the needs of the department. As a PRN employee, you will be required to work a minimum of one weekend a month. 

The Speech Pathologist provides assessment of patients to determine the need for speech therapy services. Performs speech therapy patient evaluation per provider referrals and maintains communication with the referring provider. Designs speech therapy plan of care to integrate patient/family goals, treatments, outcomes, and provider care plan. Provides, educates, and supervises speech therapy interventions per plan of care. Identifies and addresses educational, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of the patient and family.

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Responsibilities

Speech Therapy Patient Evaluation, Treatment Interventions, and Education

• Assesses patients for appropriate speech therapy evaluation and/or treatment.
• Completes speech therapy evaluations and establishes plans of care, taking into consideration age, cognitive level, socioeconomic status, and support network.
• Determines appropriate interventions to improve speech and language function.
• Provides patient education regarding lifestyle improvements, home exercise programs, body mechanics, safety, and infection control.
• Meets regulatory and payer requirements by documenting patient evaluation, interventions and plans of care.
• Maintains ongoing communication with referring provider to ensure consistent plan of care and treatment interventions across all disciplines.

Staff and Community Education

• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Assists or supervises educational activities within the organization as needed and appropriate.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria        

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology

Post Graduate Degree

Experience:

·        Prior work experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist

·        Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

License(s)/Certification(s):

·        Current and valid license in the State of Iowa as Speech Pathologist

·        BLS within 3 months of hire

Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·        Accountability

·        Adaptability

·        Collaboration skills

·        Good communication skills
written & verbal

·        Flexibility

·        Customer/patient focused

·        Strong interpersonal skills

·        Ability to manage priorities/deadlines

·        Motivation

·        Multicultural sensitivity

·        Planning and organizing skills

·        Problem-solving and analytical ability

·        Professionalism

·        Relationship management

·        Self-Development

·        Teamwork

·        Microsoft Office proficiency

·        Epic knowledge

·        Experience with use of specialized equipment appropriate to specialized care (i.e., Modified Barium Swallow Studies)

Other: