Speech Therapist - Acute Care, Prn Position

Advocate Health

Unknown, Unknown, US
Base: $38.20 - $57.30; bonus/equity: not specified...
Bedside clinical swallow evaluations
Video fluoroscopy swallowing studies (vfss)
Deliver high quality, compassionate, and empathetic care
Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders

Job Summary

  • Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
  • Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.
  • Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.

Matching Summary

Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.

Salary

Base: $38.20 - $57.30; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: No

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bedside clinical swallow evaluations
  • Video fluoroscopy swallowing studies (VFSS)
  • Deliver high quality, compassionate, and empathetic care
  • Interpret physician referrals
  • Establish written plan of care
  • Complete all required documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Flexible, reliable, collaborative, self-starter
  • Cross-train to a second hospital site
  • Prior experience with EPIC EMR

Key Requirements

  • Minimum one year experience in acute care setting
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA
  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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