Therapist-Speech I PRN Position Available In Lafayette, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Therapist-Speech I PRN evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional goals, provides treatment according to a plan of care, and plans for discharge. This position may involve supervising clinical students and support staff. Requirements include being a graduate of an accredited SLP Program, basic computer literacy skills, and SLP-CCC licensure. The job also requires SLP and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
Job Description
Overview Job Summary Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities + Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information. + Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers. + Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care. + Documents interventions/care in the patient’s medical record. + Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient’s functional status as needed. + Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources. + Contributes to the development of staff and students. + Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. + Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required + Graduate of an accredited SLP Program. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required + Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites. Preferred/Desired Licensure + SLP-CCC Minimum Required + SLP;BLS
CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
REQNUMBER
32373