Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist PRN
Core
Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing in an acute care setting.
Role type
Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist
Builds
Patient-centered care plans and clinical services
Domain
Healthcare / Speech-Language Pathology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, Evidence-based practice, Documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient education, Regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC), Mentoring
Technologies
Electronic health records, Communication equipment
Responsibilities
Evaluate and diagnose communication and swallowing disorders; Treat patients using standard of care; Consult and educate patients, families, and caregivers; Collaborate with care teams; Mentor students and new hires; Participate in patient care conferences and staff meetings.
Seniority
PRN (As needed), hourly