SPEECH THERAPIST - PER DIEM

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team in a vibrant coastal community, dedicated to enhancing patient health and well-being. This role as a speech therapist offers the opportunity to work closely with patients, providing essential care and support in areas such as cognitive impairment and voice disorders. You'll be part of a professional environment that values growth and development, ensuring that every team member contributes to our mission of excellence. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in transfers and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Skills in crisis situations and customer service to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care based on treatment plans.
• Achieve continuity of care through effective documentation.

Skills

Clear Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Crisis Management Skills

Electronic Health Records Knowledge

Education

Master of Science (MS)

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients, and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Provides direct and indirect patient care to implement treatment programs in response to physician referrals and in accordance with a plan of care jointly developed. The speech therapist's scope of practice includes assessment and training in the following areas: aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, cognitive impairment, voice disorders including laryngectomy, tracheostomy, ventilator dependent patients, and dysphagia.

Responsibilities

1. Excels in professional growth and development.
2. Willingness to work in multiple locations and adjust work schedule to meet department mission.
3. Maintains awareness of hospital and/or Department changes (i.e., policy and procedure, equipment changes, etc.).
4. Ability to correctly identify problems and develop a treatment plan at the conclusion of the initial evaluation.
5. Emphasizes and achieves continuity of care through effective documentation and verbal communication.
6. Adequate computer skills to achieve accurate billing and documentation.
7. Professional demeanor and appearance.
8. Federal/state/hospital regulatory compliance.
9. Ability to respond to Specific Task Requests.
10. Demonstrates Clinical Competence.

Qualifications

Ability to assist in transfers.

Competencies Skills

Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills to Provide Customer Service to Patients, Team Members, and Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records

Credentials

Essential:
* SPEECH - Speech Therapist
* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification

Education

Essential:
* Master of Science (MS)

Entry

USD $0.00/Hr.

Expert

USD $300.00/Hr.