Speech Language Pathologist, Part Time, Surry County

114 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

114 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Inc. seeks a Part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home health services in North Carolina. The role requires both North Carolina licensure/ASHA certification and a Master’s in Communication Disorders.

This patient-centered position focuses on assessments, treatment planning, and collaborative care. You will work with patients and families, document outcomes, follow physician orders, and communicate with the health team to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• North Carolina and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Master's degree in Communication Disorders required.

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate patient assessments resulting in an effective treatment plan.
• Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals demonstrating the ability to observe treatment effect and modify the plan of care as indicated.
• Involves the patient and/or family in the assessment process and the formation of the care plan.
• Provides care in accordance with physician's orders.
• Demonstrates appropriate case management to ensure quality of care and best patient outcome.
• Communicates appropriately to physicians, nurses, case managers, and other members of the health care team to ensure care is collaborative and appropriate.
• Assess and documents patient outcomes criteria at the initial and discharge evaluations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of speech therapy modalities / treatments and performs correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in using equipment pertinent to providing speech therapy services.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• Includes the family in teaching as appropriate.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Documentation is legible.
• No inappropriate abbreviations are used.
• Documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Medical Records are closed as per policy.
• Time is adequately documented in the assessments and daily treatment notes.
• Each charge bill adequately reflects all services provided.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

Master's in Communication Disorders

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: 38947 Hugh Chatham Health at Home: NC - Home Health Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Various Pay Range $30.40 - $45.60

What You’ll Need

• North Carolina and American Speech / Language Association Certification
• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Masters in Communication Disorders

What You’ll Do

• Performs appropriate patient assessments resulting in an effective treatment plan.
• Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals of time demonstrating the ability to observe treatment effect and modify the plan of care as indicated.
• Involves the patient and /or family in the assessment process and the formation of the care plan.
• Provides care in accordance with physician's orders.
• Demonstrates appropriate case management to ensure quality of care and best patient outcome.
• Communicates appropriately to physicians, nurses, case managers, and other members of the health care team to ensure care is collaborative and appropriate.
• Assess and documents patient outcomes criteria at the initial and discharge evaluations. (all shoulder, back, incontinence, and anodyne).
• Demonstrates knowledge of speech therapy modalities / treatments and performs correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in using equipment pertinent to providing speech therapy services.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• Includes the family in teaching as appropriate.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Documentation is legible.
• No inappropriate abbreviations are used.
• Documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Medical Records are closed as per policy.
• Time is adequately documented in the assessments and daily treatment notes.
• Each charge bill adequately reflects all services provided.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity.
• Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics.
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly.
• Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation.
• Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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