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Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - PRN (Hiring Immediately)Christus HealthLongview, Texas, United States
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Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy - PRN (Hiring Immediately)

Christus Health
  • US
    Longview, Texas, United States
  • US
    Longview, Texas, United States

À propos

Description Summary: As a member of the health care team, evaluates and treats patients with cognitive, communication and swallowing deficits within the scope of a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist. Collaborates with other hospital personnel to ensure quality care for the patient. Supervises the activities of Therapy Technicians, Speech/Language Pathology Clinical Fellows, and Speech/Language Pathology Students. Responsibilities: * Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers, discusses with physician as necessary * Independently assess all patient types assigned * Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision * Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals * Reassess patient progress regularly per department policy, or when need arises * Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes appropriate referral to social services and/or vendor * Able to assess vent dependent patients with minimal assistance * Able to assess voice and fluency cases with some assistance * Able to independently design a treatment plan that address' identified problems, deficits and discharge needs and assist with reducing LOS * Consistently delivers effective treatment focused on rehab of communication, cognition and/or swallowing disorders * Actively seeks out a diagnosis mx to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the hospital * Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment * Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician and/or nursing * Demonstrates a working knowledge of speaking valve usage and contraindications * Ensures patient safety * Offers alternatives to physician when appropriate * Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies to daily treatment * Develops creative and innovative ways to provide treatment i.e. group sessions, summer speech camps, structured and interactive adult group/individual sessions Requirements: Education/Skills * Master's Degree Experience * Experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications * SLP License in state of employment * SLP Intern license is accepted as long as all requirements are met. * BLS Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
  • Longview, Texas, United States

Compétences linguistiques

  • English
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