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Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

UNC Health Care, Old Farm, North Carolina, United States

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Overview

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary The Speech-Language Pathologist provides patient care assessment and treatment. Responsible for mentoring Students and other Rehab Services personnel as assigned. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians in a multi-disciplinary fashion to deliver the highest quality of care. Participates in CQI activities. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service. Responsibilities

Provides patient care assessment and treatment. Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorder. Conducts speech, language, and hearing screenings. Administers hearing or speech and language examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments. Evaluate patient\'s physical and mental abilities and analyze data to determine realistic rehabilitation plan of care. Review regularly physician\'s referral and patient\'s medical records to help determine diagnosis and treatment required. Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient\'s chart. Educate patients in techniques for more effective communication including voice improvement. Develop individual activities and programs to identify and improve behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems. Implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers. Prepare a wide variety of written materials (e.g. IEP reports/evaluations). Maintain patient records confidentially. Manage equipment and materials including assistive technology utilized in treatments. Document and identify progress and plans for reevaluation. Evaluate effects of treatment and adjust treatment to maximize benefit. Facilitate social adjustment and prevent physical or mental disability. Responsibilities (continued)

Evaluate patients in a comprehensive age-appropriate manner. Set quantifiable and realistic goals. Utilize judgment and skills in implementing treatment plans. Ensure physician communication is timely and documentation is up-to-date. Ensure patient transfer of mobility is accomplished using appropriate safe patient handling techniques and equipment. Submit reports in a timely manner. Maintain current files for use by personnel appropriately. Use appropriate screening instruments. Use and maintain facilities, materials, and equipment in an optimal manner. Choose appropriate therapeutic procedures and materials to meet the needs, age, cultural differences and interests of patient. Perform hearing screenings in a timely manner. Customer Service and Teamwork

Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service. Sets example and takes initiative to resolve client concerns or ensures appropriate party resolves concerns. Instructs patient, educational personnel, and family to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance. Educate patient and family in treatment and topics such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or avoid misunderstandings. Train caregivers and patient how to provide for the needs of patient. Monitors and holds co-workers accountable. Provides information to patients, family, and caregivers about speech, language and hearing development. Teamwork

Plan, coordinate, and provide training to family, patient, medical professionals. Provide clinical educational opportunities for students and team members. Assist peers and other team members with workload as needed. Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate treatment. Evaluate effectiveness of personnel assigned to the speech-language pathologist. Answers staff questions. Communicates hospital and departmental positions and information. Oversees multi-disciplinary clinical care. Orients new employees. Assists the Manager of Therapy Services in the Performance Development of team members. Mentors students and other rehab services personnel as assigned. Confer with patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program. Presents and explains data to IEP Team as requested. Development

Participates in CQI activities. Maintains clinical competencies. Seeks opportunities for professional growth. Maintains proficiency in language pathology techniques. Participates in continuing education for professional development to ensure techniques are consistent with best practice. Arranges the provision of education and training for new equipment and procedures. Builds positive relationships with physicians, other healthcare team members and the community. Proactively shares clinical expertise. Takes personal initiative to grow and develop professionally. Efficiently applies knowledge gained from continuing education activities. Qualifications

Education Master\'s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited School of Speech Language Pathology. Experience None Licensure/Registration/Certification Current NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist temporary or permanent license in Speech Language Pathology. Clinical Fellowship Year or Certification of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Speech Therapy Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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