Inpatient Speech Pathologist PD
Core
Inpatient Speech Pathologist who establishes diagnosis, develops individualized plans of care, implements treatment interventions, and evaluates patient progress in a hospital setting.
Role type
Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and clinical care pathways
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diagnosis and prognosis, individualized care planning, treatment intervention implementation, patient progress evaluation, discharge planning, evidence-based practice application, clinical documentation, patient and caregiver education, coordination of rehabilitation
Preferred skills
Strategic quality improvement participation, community professional event engagement, ongoing educational activities
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Examines and evaluates patients; Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care; Implements treatment interventions; Directs and coordinates patients' rehabilitation plan of care; Educates and trains patients/caregivers; Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs; Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/medical necessity; Performs clinical supervision of supportive personnel, Clinical Fellows, volunteers, and students
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (1 year experience or eligibility for provisional license)