Per Diem Speech Pathologist – Acute Care

Per Diem Speech Pathologist – Acute Care

Requirements

• Current CA Speech Pathologist license
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a Speech Pathologist.
• Administers standard formal evaluations as appropriate based on factors such as patient age, diagnosis, and clinical information from chart review and/or patient/family interview.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner, with clear indications of progress towards functional goals.
• Plans individual treatment program following physician’s orders.
• Performs therapy treatment procedures as indicated and safely.
• Provides instruction to team regarding patient’s functional needs as needed.
• Contacts physician for changes in treatment plan and program.
• Trains patient and/or patient’s family/caregiver regarding patients care need during functional daily activities.
• Secures equipment for patients use in all settings and makes necessary fitting adjustments.
• Completes daily charges.
• Participates in continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures, active in providing in-services to department staff.
• Meets/exceeds productivity requirement.
• Assists with orientation of new therapists and assistants to department policies, procedures, and physical plant.
• Services provided are age appropriate. Therapists providing services to infants, children, and adolescents will ensure that treatment includes modalities and equipment appropriate to the developmental level of the patient.
• Attends required meetings for the department and Kaweah Health.
• Meets or exceeds requirements for the given practice settings set forth by appropriate regulatory bodies (Joint Commission, CDPH, CMS, Etc.).
• If assigned to the Infant, Pediatric, and Adolescent Units: A CCS paneled therapist will be available for general supervision if services are provided by non-CCS paneled therapist. Evaluates functional capabilities of infants, children, and adolescents with physical disabilities using appropriate assessment tools; establishes speech therapy treatment goals and plans of services. Coordinates with a CCS case manager regarding ongoing therapy services after hospital discharge. Participates in case conference as needed.
• Assists with day to day operations of the department as needed.
• Participates in employee evaluation process via peer reviews as requested.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• One year of infant, pediatric, and adolescent experience is encouraged.