Coffeyville Regional Medical Center
Rehab Speech Language Pathologist SLP PRN Days
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, Coffeyville, Kansas, United States, 67337
The
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
is a professional who diagnoses, treats and prevents speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders by performing patient assessments, developing individual treatment plans, liaising with patient, family and healthcare professionals while administering therapy and monitoring progress. The SLP may work in coordination with Occupational and Physical Therapists on the patients overall plan of care.JOB DUTIES:Consult with patients to learn abouttheir physical condition, deficits and goalsAssess and interpret patient evaluations and test resultsDiagnose, treat and prevent speech, language and swallowing disordersCreate treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patientsPerform screenings to detect voice or speech disordersEducate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic eventsConsult and collaborate with other healthcare professionalsDocument patient care history timely and accurately with great detailReport progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers or medical professionalComply with all rules, regulations and proceduresMaintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policyThe
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
assumes other responsibilities as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisionsStrong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the publicDetail oriented with proven ability to multitaskProfessional appearance and ease in developing rapport with othersStrong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes and treatmentsAccurate clinical assessment skills regarding patient medical conditionsAbility and willingness to accurately and appropriately document patient care notes in a timely manner in accordance with billing and regulatory requirementsAbility and willingness to alter plans of care as necessary for best patient outcomesAbility to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staffComputer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, MeditechEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Master degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution, requiredCurrent Kansas Speech Pathology License, requiredCurrent BLS Certification, required1-2 years’ experience in an acute or clinical setting, preferredPass the National Praxis exam, requiredASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, preferred
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
is a professional who diagnoses, treats and prevents speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders by performing patient assessments, developing individual treatment plans, liaising with patient, family and healthcare professionals while administering therapy and monitoring progress. The SLP may work in coordination with Occupational and Physical Therapists on the patients overall plan of care.JOB DUTIES:Consult with patients to learn abouttheir physical condition, deficits and goalsAssess and interpret patient evaluations and test resultsDiagnose, treat and prevent speech, language and swallowing disordersCreate treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patientsPerform screenings to detect voice or speech disordersEducate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic eventsConsult and collaborate with other healthcare professionalsDocument patient care history timely and accurately with great detailReport progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers or medical professionalComply with all rules, regulations and proceduresMaintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policyThe
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
assumes other responsibilities as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisionsStrong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the publicDetail oriented with proven ability to multitaskProfessional appearance and ease in developing rapport with othersStrong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes and treatmentsAccurate clinical assessment skills regarding patient medical conditionsAbility and willingness to accurately and appropriately document patient care notes in a timely manner in accordance with billing and regulatory requirementsAbility and willingness to alter plans of care as necessary for best patient outcomesAbility to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staffComputer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, MeditechEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Master degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution, requiredCurrent Kansas Speech Pathology License, requiredCurrent BLS Certification, required1-2 years’ experience in an acute or clinical setting, preferredPass the National Praxis exam, requiredASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, preferred