Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist - Acute care

• Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures

• Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients)

  • Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with, patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources on the department/facility by consistently working to provide cost effective treatment programming to served populations

  • Ensures that patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures

• Oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students consistent with discipline practice acts and according to organization and department policies and procedures.

  • Self-monitor workflow to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are consistently met and reviews work of staff/personnel accordingly.

  • Actively participates in program development, performance improvement activities, and community events sponsored by the organization

  • Responds to feedback/concerns in a professional manner that demonstrates effective listening skills, problem solving skills, and participatory management when situations

Rehab Areas of Focus:

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Burn Care
• ICU/Critical Care
• Oncology
• Emergency Care
• Cardiovascular
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics