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The Center at Zaragoza; El Paso (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Center at Zaragoza in El Paso, TX is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The role requires an active SLP license and CPR/BLS certification, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based setting.

You will develop individualized plans of care, document progress, and coordinate discharge summaries while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifikationen

• Current Speech Language Pathology License
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Aufgaben

• Screen/evaluate patients with communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders and develop a plan of care.
• Provide rehabilitative therapy per standards and evaluate outcomes.
• Prepare discharge summaries of services provided per regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with patients, families and care team to plan goals and care.
• Chart accurately and timely; maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain a warm, safe, and professional environment throughout the facility.

Kenntnisse

Speech therapy

Communication

Empathy

Ausbildung

SLP license

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Looking for a PRN Speech Therapist to join our team.Job FunctionsEvery effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.Duties and Responsibilities;Effectively screen/evaluate patients with possible communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standardsProvide rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirementsEvaluate treatment outcomes for effectivenessProvide comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirementsWork closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goalsEffectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plansChart appropriately and timelyMust utilize good body mechanics at all timesMust demonstrate dependability and regular attendanceMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionsPersonnel FunctionsMaintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and cross functionallyReport occupational exposures of blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidentsCreate and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facilityStaff DevelopmentAttend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain any applicable licensesAttend meetings and in-services as requiredComplete assigned Relias training timelyEquipment and Supply FunctionsRecommend to the DOR equipment and supply needs for the departmentMake periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment isavailable and working properlyClean equipmentCheck supply rooms to assure that needed supplies are on handEnsure that all equipment is operating in a safe mannerEnsure that supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid wasteEnsure that appropriate cleaning supplies are on hand to perform necessary clean-upCare Plan and Assessment FunctionsMay assist in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the therapy needs of each patientDevelop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of careResident RightsMaintain the confidentiality of all resident care informationKnow and practice the Center’s policy on patient/residents rightsMiscellaneousBe sure that appropriate protective clothing/devices are on hand and used for handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluidsFlexibility with schedule to cover the needs of the departmentWorking ConditionsWorks in the Therapy gym, patient rooms, in offices, as well as throughout the CenterMoves continuously during working hoursIs subject to frequent interruptionsIs involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstancesIs subject to hostile and emotionally upset patient, family members, etc.Communicates with the medical staff, nursing services, and other department supervisorsWorks beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily, when necessaryIs subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation,post-disaster, etc.)Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminantsIs subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicalsSpecific RequirementsMust be able to read, write, speak and understand the English languageMust possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionMust possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general publicMust have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle patients based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioningMust possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing servicesMust be able to relate information concerning a patient’s conditionMust not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplacePhysical and Sensory Requirements (with or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)Must be able to move continuously throughout the work dayMust be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the positionMust possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully metMust function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel and support agenciesMust be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facilityMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds. Requires pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, bending, and the ability move freely from one position to anotherMay be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situationsEducation and Certification RequirementCurrent Speech Language Pathology LicenseCPR/BLS Certification