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PRN Speech Language Pathologist in Gallup, NM Consistent Hours
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$84,448 / year median in New Mexico
+0% projected growth
Job Description
- Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation according to the company guidelines and professional standards.
- Provides professional treatment while using therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders.
- Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
- Perform patient evaluations and develop a treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient's overall medical condition.
- Carry out patient care plans or portions thereof, determining appropriate progression of patients within real of the established care plan.
- Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
- Participate in patient care planning.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills of administering standardized speech/language assessments, conducting swallowing evaluations, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress.
- Collaborate with an occupational therapist, physical therapist, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team relative to individual patient treatment programs and progress.
- Document patient evaluations, treatment progress notes, and discharge summaries for the patient's medical records promptly as defined by the department policy manual.
- Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
- Ensures the delivery of quality rehab services in the SNF.
- Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, caregivers, customers, physicians, and co-workers.
- Maintain Compliance with Compliance Program and plan, adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct.
- Work with the facility and organizations on case management needs and requirements.
- Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.