Speech Pathologist: GMH, PRN, Days

Speech TherapistInspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech pathology. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides direction and supervision to Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates and Speech Pathology students in the area of patient care.Performs appropriate initial speech therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs a speech therapy plan of care (50%)Demonstrates working knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in speech therapySelects, performs, and interprets the results of ST examinations of speech/language, cognition-communication, oral motor, voice, and swallowingAccurately performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patientIdentifies actual or potential problems that would impact the ST treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of careEstablishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessmentDesigns the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural backgroundDesigns a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other servicesRevises the treatment plan as indicatedImplements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan and participates in patient discharge planning (15%)Demonstrates working knowledge of various Speech Therapy techniques and flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniquesInteracts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated, quality careDemonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and selfReassesses patient status in response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatment as indicatedProvides information regarding discharge and follow-up services as indicated which may include a referral to other community resourcesActively participates in patient and family education process (10%)Provides education and training to patients, families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomesTeaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patients diagnosis/conditionProvides educational material to patients/families as indicatedComplies with departmental policies for documentation (10%)Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit componentsDocuments all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely mannerLong-term and short-term goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frameTreatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progressionAppropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized.Productivity (5%)Meets the team / department productivity standards.Complies with established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivitySupervision (5%)Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial mannerProvides supervision to Speech Therapists as neededEstablishes annual goals with supervisorProvides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goalsConscientiously seeks consultation or supervisionDepartment and team responsibilities (5%)Completes assignments in a timely and thorough mannerAssists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and suppliesCompletes charge/productivity sheet and gives to person responsible for entering charges in an accurate and timely mannerDemonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.Complies with department proceduresMinimum RequirementsMaster's Degree- Speech Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited programNo previous experienceRequired LicenseSpeech Path LicenseCertificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)In Lieu OfIn lieu of licensure and CCC only, will accept SC Intern Certificate during Clinical Fellowship (i.e., Supervised Professional Employment).Required SkillsBasic Computer SkillsKnowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)Word processing and mathematical skillsPatient Equip (Suction, Vitals, Defib)Work ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationGreenville Memorial HospitalFacility1008 Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment10086182 Speech TherapyShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.