Speech Therapist - Acute Adult - PRN
Core
Perform assessments and therapeutic interventions for patients with mild to moderately complex communication and/or swallowing disorders in a hospital-based acute setting.
Role type
novice to advanced beginner Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Builds
patient care plans and treatment strategies for neurogenic, motor speech, linguistic/cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care / Speech Therapy
Required skills
swallow studies (MBS, bedside assessments), neurogenic disorder treatment, motor speech disorder treatment, linguistic/cognitive communication disorder treatment, treatment planning, patient/family/staff education, documentation, goal setting
Preferred skills
trach management, complex swallowing disorder management, critical care setting experience, computer-based documentation systems
Technologies
MBS, computer-based documentation systems
Responsibilities
schedule therapy frequency and intensity, select and administer assessment instruments, interpret results, complete documentation, plan and carry out treatment strategies, develop long- and short-term goals, perform patient/family/staff education, report at conferences, terminate therapy when appropriate
Seniority
Novice to Advanced Beginner, hands-on IC