Speech Pathologist

Job Description
Full Time Day

GSH INPATIENT ACUTE CARE REHAB MED-SPCH/AUD

Job Overview
Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for the communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family. Directly supervises assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in-services to staff, hospital personnel and the community. Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered.

Job Requirements
Master's Degree in Speech Therapy

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Be in process of and completed within 18 months of hire ASHA Clinical Fellowship with conditional state license to obtain their Certificate of Clinical Competence

State Licensure

Up to 1 year experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities
Contributes to department/center program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program coordinator. Contributes to the department through presenting and implementing new treatment technique/procedure, group treatment idea, student supervision, request for new equipment, team participation, and other areas approved by management.

Furthers knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands-on practice, individual training sessions, etc. Areas could also include: special interest groups, district meetings, post-graduate work, seminars, awareness of scope of practice laws and regulations, or other professional activities.

Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department

Maintains established departmental productivity levels and manages time effectively

Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapeutic management, goal modification, patient/family education, ongoing discharge planning and referral for appropriate professionals/programs, periodic re-assessment, and develops goal driven treatment plans taking into consideration the patient's age, educational level, family support, and cultural and psychosocial issues.

Other Job-Related Information
Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting