UofL Health
Speech Language Pathologist, UofL Hospital, PRN
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UofL Health
Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202
Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description Summary UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health focuses on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description 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. Essential Functions
Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, 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
Rehab Areas Of Focus
Level 1 Trauma Center
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Burn Care
ICU/Critical Care
Oncology
Emergency Care
Cardiovascular
Neurosurgery
Orthopedics
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Note: This description consolidates the essential information about the role. It reflects responsibilities and expectations for the position and serves as a guide for applicants.
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role at
UofL Health
Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202
Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description Summary UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health focuses on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description 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. Essential Functions
Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, 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
Rehab Areas Of Focus
Level 1 Trauma Center
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Burn Care
ICU/Critical Care
Oncology
Emergency Care
Cardiovascular
Neurosurgery
Orthopedics
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Note: This description consolidates the essential information about the role. It reflects responsibilities and expectations for the position and serves as a guide for applicants.
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