Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist, Frazier Rehab Institute, Weekend, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist II (Inpatient) is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Care Provided Frazier Rehab Institute provides personalized and rehabilitation care to approximately 2,000 patients each year. We offer a wide range of services to help individuals with disabling conditions, including: • Amputations • Arthritis • Brain injuries • Burns and wounds • Cancer • Cerebral palsy • Chronic pain • Joint replacement • Mechanical ventilation • Musculoskeletal injuries • Neurological disorders • Parkinson's disease • Pediatrics • Spasticity • Spinal cord injuries • Stroke • Transplant

Requirements

• Licensed or eligible in Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or University

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Doctorate of Speech-Language Pathology degree

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level