Therapy - SLP

Therapy - SLP

Profession: Speech Pathologist

Specialty: Speech Pathologist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Two years' speech-language pathology experience preferred

License: Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice required

Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required

Must-Have: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required

Description:Centered in a community known for its charm and local attractions.Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification, and accrediting requirement guidelines.Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.Reviews patient information before evaluations and during the course of treatment.Conducts and documents comprehensive patient assessments.Assists in data collection of patient outcomes.Instructs and directs support staff, as outlined in national and state Practice Acts.Supervises assistants and support staff.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Commits to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients, requiring all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment.E-Verify participation is acknowledged.Staffing includes multiple therapists per shift to meet patient needs.Weekend coverage is typically required, with options for alternative weekday comp days.Utilizes electronic medical record system until the designated transition date.Special equipment is available to enhance patient care.Department training will be provided during the initial week following hospital orientation.This position has no competition.