Communicative Disorders, Documentation, Healthcare, Infection Control, Leadership, Medical Diagnosis, Patient Assessment, Performance Management, Physical Therapy, Set Goals, Speech and Language Pathology, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Position Summary:
Under the leadership of the departmental Director and/or Manager, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works as part of the interdisciplinary team to perform evaluations, treatments, and documentation requirements in accordance with professional standards.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Up to one year of work-related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training,
and experience in a hospital and/or skilled nursing facility setting preferred.
- Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:
Requires a current state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
Requires a current certification in Basic Life Support.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinating, consultations and diagnostic evaluations with patients having known or suspected communication disorders and/or oropharyngeal dysphagia; and interpreting assessment data; planning and performing speech-language pathology treatment intervention programs when appropriate that restore function, prevent disability and help patients reach maximum potential.
- Performs initial and discharge evaluations, sets goals and treatment plan and documents appropriately
- Develops treatment plan and performs optimal treatment in a timely manner to meet functional goals
- Communicates with other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans.
- Records daily treatment notes and other required documentation timely and completely.
- Meeting production requirements for physical therapy rendered as defined by the organization.
- Complies with the Georgia State Practice Act.
- Assumes responsibility for safety, infection control and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s efforts to provide quality care and services. Performs all associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks.
- Presents a professional image to CRHS’s co-workers, clinical and medical staff members, patients, families, and visitors.
- Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.
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Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc.