SLP Acute Care Hospital

Speech & Language Pathologist

Position Code: SLP-6171

Department: Therapy Services

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Director of Therapy Services

Exempt Status: No

Position Purpose: All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision of providing the region's best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance. The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of Speech and Language Pathology services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. With each patient encounter, the incumbent shall use AIDET, perform hand hygiene, assists with positioning patient for comfort and pain management, and performs environment check prior to leaving patient's room and/or maintains a clean and organized environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a Speech and Language Pathology evaluation or screen.
• Selects and administers the appropriate diagnostic procedures to determine the extent of the patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement.
• Develop an individualized Plan of Care with functional goals.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and modify plan as necessary.
• Document the course of patient care including progress made and the continuing need for treatment.
• Provide patient and/or family education to help achieve goals.
• Adheres to KHI Attendance Policy.
• Communicates and demonstrates a professional image for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
• Adhere to policies, rules, and regulations from KHI, Arizona State Board of Speech and Language Pathology, and Medicare.
• Assists with orientation of new staff as requested.
• Meets KHI requirements for skills competency and safety.
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
• Assists with the SLP students and Clinical Fellow program.
• Participate in staff meetings, client relation and marketing activities.