Speech-Language Pathologist: Patient-Centered Care Leader

DCH Health System; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Northport, AL is seeking a licensed PT/OT/SLP to manage comprehensive patient care, develop plans of care, and collaborate with family and disciplines. You will deliver therapeutic interventions and ensure proper documentation to support quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include data review, care-plan implementation, supervision of care by staff, staff mentoring, and participation in ongoing department planning and education.

Qualifications

• Must hold Alabama licensure in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.
• Maintain license in good standing with state board or licensing agency.
• Written and spoken English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review, collect and evaluate relevant clinical data.
• Formulate and implement an appropriate patient care plan based on patient needs and best practice.
• Collaborates and coordinates patients care plans with patient/family and other care providers.
• Perform therapeutic procedures for clients as outlined in patient’s plan of care.
• Participates in patient/family teaching.
• Maintain clinical and professional competency.
• Completes all documentation requirements in the established time frame.
• Provide supervision of all care delivered by assistants or aides, communicating routinely as to patient needs/goals.
• Attend in service programs and departmental or hospital meetings.
• Mentor students, new employees, volunteers and present in services.
• Maintain involvement in department and hospital activities.
• Provide feedback to the Manager.
• Assist with staff competencies and departmental planning.

Education

Alabama licensure in PT/OT/SLP

Job description

DCH Health System in Northport, AL is seeking a licensed PT/OT/SLP to manage comprehensive patient care, develop plans of care, and collaborate with family and disciplines. You will deliver therapeutic interventions and ensure proper documentation to support quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include data review, care-plan implementation, supervision of care by staff, staff mentoring, and participation in ongoing department planning and education.