Speech Therapist (PRN)

Speech-Language Pathologist

Helping people feel better isn't just about the treatment we give – the relationships we create and the compassion we share are just as important. At Stephens Memorial Hospital we make a difference in the lives of our communities and the lives of those we work alongside every day. We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment.

From your first day, you'll be part of a group of some of the most talented professionals united in a common goal to care for those in our community. Ready to work with awe-inspiring teammates who are dedicated to making a difference? Join us in going above and beyond.

Position Summary: A Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients per physician order utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. Speech-Language Pathologist communicates with families, physicians and other health team members regarding residents, maintains timely documentation in each medical record

Essential Duties:

• Determines each patient's need for skilled therapy based on objective and documented criteria
• Evaluates patients within established protocol of physician's order
• Conducts the evaluation according to the standardized or recommend techniques and procedures including timely documentation
• Develops treatment plan at the end of the evaluation which includes measurable and objective long- and short-term goals for each patient based on the evaluation data.
• Follows each treatment plan in an objective, measurable and documented approach
• Requests assistance or adjusts therapy scheduled to avoid interference with the quality of service
• Maintains timely and accurate records according to policies, procedures and regulations with included evaluations, screenings, progress notes, discharge summaries, labor and service logs
• Provides written updates to physicians utilizing physician progress note pages in medical chart, in addition to Speech therapy section notes.
• Recommends Diet texture changes to physician on day of evaluation; follows individual Physician guideline to change texture.
• Follows established protocols, including proper documentation for swallow precautions.
• Maintains active and supportive communications with the patient, significant others, physician and other team members concerning progress, problems, home programs, follow-up, and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Attends 90% of required patient care and rehab meetings.
• Participates in marketing/guest relation programs as requested, including but not limited to. communication (b."' phone, in person or in writing) with physicians, discharge planners and clinicians, other facilities, in-services and families.
• Maintains current clinical knowledge through continuing education
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education / Experience Required:

• M.A. or M.S. degree in Communicative Disorder/Speech-Language Pathology
• Current certificate of clinical competence (C.C.C.)
• Texas Speech- Pathology License current
• Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Competency in the provision of Speech Therapy including dysphasia in accordance with acceptable standards of practice
• Knowledge of current practices in Speech Therapy including dysphasia with emphasis in Geriatrics