Description Summary As a member of the health care team evaluates and treats patients with cognitive communication and swallowing deficits within the scope of a licensed SpeechLanguage Pathologist. Collaborates with other hospital personnel to ensure quality care for the patient. Supervises the activities of Therapy Technicians SpeechLanguage Pathology Clinical Fellows and SpeechLanguage Pathology Students. Responsibilities Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers discusses with physician as necessary Independently assess all patient types assigned Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation exercises good judgment in decision Interprets results and formulates relevant measurable realistic and attainable goals Reassess patient progress regularly per department policy or when need arises Identifies appropriate equipment discusses with patient and family and makes appropriate referral to social services andor vendor Able to assess vent dependent patients with minimal assistance Able to assess voice and fluency cases with some assistance Able to independently design a treatment plan that address identified problems deficits and discharge needs and assist with reducing LOS Consistently delivers effective treatment focused on rehab of communication cognition andor swallowing disorders Actively seeks out a diagnosis mx to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the hospital Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician andor nursing Demonstrates a working knowledge of speaking valve usage and contraindications Ensures patient safety Offers alternatives to physician when appropriate Actively seeks research based treatments and applies to daily treatment Develops creative and innovative ways to provide treatment i.e. group sessions summer speech camps structured and interactive adult groupindividual sessions Requirements Masters Degree SLP License in state of employment BLS Work Schedule PRN Work Type Per Diem As Needed