Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Job Summary

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.


Essential Functions
+ Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.
+ Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
+ Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
+ Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
+ Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program...