Speech Language Pathologist- Surgery and Rehab Hospital (Outpatient) -PRN

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for their Surgery and Rehab Hospital. This PRN role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech and swallowing disorders, contributing to patient-centered care within a collaborative health team. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Master's degree, be a licensed pathologist, and have a passion for patient rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist required upon hire.
• Graduate of an accredited speech-language pathology program.
• Less than 1 year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients with speech and swallowing disorders.
• Administers remedial treatments and tracks patient progress.
• Coordinates activities with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Diagnostic Skills

Education

Masters Degree

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist- Surgery and Rehab Hospital (Outpatient) -PRN

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Job Description

PRN (As Needed)

Monday - Friday Varied Day/Evening Shifts

Weekend and holiday rotation

Includes cross-training in post-surgical, inpatient rehab, and outpatient.

General Summary

Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing and oral motor disorders according to the principles and practices of speech therapy at an entry to intermediate skills level. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech, hearing, and swallowing disorders.
• Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills and reports on patient's progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team.
• Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.
• Coordinates speech language pathology activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of goals established.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in speech language pathology techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Provides supervision of Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.
  
  

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional abilities.
• Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
• Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.
• Appropriately documents maintenance and repairs.
  
  

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
  
  

Working Environment

• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Masters Degree Required
  
  

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Related experience. Required
  
  

Licenses

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
  
  

Courses And Training

• Graduate of an accredited program in speech-language pathology. Upon Hire Required and
• Successful completion of Certificate of Clinical Competency or Strong Clinical Fellow. Upon Hire Required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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