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McLeod Health Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) - Speech Therapy Department in Manning, South Carolina
Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) - Speech Therapy Department
Tracking Code
20203476
Job Description
Evaluates patients as assigned based on data compiled through history, observation, and analysis of diagnostic data
Develops plan of care most appropriate to the patient’s learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, taking into account psycho-social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and/or families
Provides therapy for a wide variety of expressive and receptive language disorders, cognitive disorders, reading disorders, and dysphagia, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals
Independently maintains patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, daily record keeping, charges, and discharge summaries within hospital timelines
Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, visitors and employees by projecting an attitude of flexibility and positivity to benefit the team and patient
Utilizes Service Excellence Standards throughout the hospital and outlying programs by taking ownership of customer needs and handling customer complaints promptly and effectively using the service recovery approach
Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to: supervision of provisionally licensed clinicians, coordination of graduate students and student internships, competency training, inservice coordination, serving as a mentor in area of clinical expertise, program leader, based on assignment.
Conducts job responsibilities in a productive and efficient manner
Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for ASHA and SC LLR
Communicates with physicians and other medical personnel regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders
Adheres to the American Speech Language and Hearing Code of Ethics and Preferred Practice Patterns, SC State LLR guidelines, hospital/departmental Policies and Procedures
Insures patient confidentiality through the proper maintenance of Protected Health Information
Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patient, self, and staff
Qualifications/Training:
- Five or more years of related work experience.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
- Active SC LLR License and ASHA certification
Work Schedule:
- PRN (Coverage as needed)
Job Location
Manning, South Carolina, United States
Position Type
PRN
Position Type Details
PRN
Physical Address
McLeod Health Clarendon Campus, 10 East Hospital Street