Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist - SLP-CCC - PRN (scheduled as needed)

Hendricks Regional Health; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendricks Regional Health is seeking a PRN Staff Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat patients across the lifespan in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will document progress, coordinate with physicians, and support swallowing and communication therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required licensure and CF eligibility; relevant education and clinical experience preferred. Join a hospital that values timely, evidence-based patient care and family-centered planning.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences or related field.
• Graduate Degree (M.A., M.S., OR M.A.T.) in Speech Language Pathology.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred; however, CF candidates are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic speech and language evaluations and swallowing screening.
• Prepares a report of each patient’s diagnostic evaluation and makes recommendations.
• Provides direct speech/swallowing therapy and records patient responses for physician review.
• Maintains patient records including evaluation, plans of care, and daily therapy notes.
• Coordinates therapy with other services and assists in program liaison with community agencies.
• Counsels patients and families regarding speech/language and swallowing disorders.
• Re-evaluates progress and adapts therapy as needed.

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences or related field

Graduate Degree in Speech Language Pathology (M.A., M.S., or M.A.T.)

CF eligibility / Clinical Fellowship eligible

Job description

Job Summary :

The PRN Staff Speech Language Pathologist serves inpatients and outpatients of toddler through geriatric ages needing Speech/Swallowing Therapy through prompt, courteous and effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of progress of the patient; provides accurate and timely patient evaluation and progress reports to the ordering practitioner in order to facilitate the delivery of effective and efficient patient care.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Administers diagnostic speech and language evaluations and hearing screening. Additionally, provides diagnostic evaluation of swallowing skills.

2. Prepares a report of each patient’s diagnostic evaluation and makes recommendations.

3. Provides direct speech/swallowing therapy service to patients under a physician’s plan of care. Records and reports to the physician the patient’s response to therapy.

4. Maintains appropriate records including evaluation, plans of care, and daily therapy notes of speech/swallowing patients.

5. Assists in coordinating speech therapy/swallowing therapy program with other services.

6. Demonstrates therapy for responsible persons who may assist the patient with his speech/language or swallowing rehabilitation.

7. Observes and evaluates the performance of those assisting in the speech/swallowing program and provides guidance as necessary to assure a high quality of service.

8. Counsels the patients and their family members regarding the patient’s speech/language and/or swallowing disorder.

9. Re-evaluates the patient’s progress and therapy program making changes as necessary.

10. Assists in referring patients to necessary and appropriate community agencies or therapy programs.

11. Provides liaison contact and follow-up with other community agencies.

12. Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped with regard to the patient’s age and diagnosis.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience Required:

1. Undergraduate Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences or related field

2. Graduate Degree (M.A., M.S., OR M.A.T.) in Speech Language Pathology

3. One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred; however, persons fulfilling their Clinical Fellowship (CF) are eligible for employment.

Mandatory Licensure/Certifications:

1. Currently hold or are working toward achievement of Indiana State Licensure.

2. Currently hold or are working toward receiving the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association

Work Shift :

4th Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

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