Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Summary Job Description: The Speech Pathology Department provides evaluation and therapeutic services for patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. The department works collaboratively with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered interventions that support communication, safety, and overall quality of life across the continuum of care.   Speech-Language Pathologist   PRN, Days   The Speech-Language Pathologist II (SLP)   is responsible for   identifying , assessing, and treating patients    with cognitive communication and/or swallowing disorders. The SLP also provides counseling/ education to    patients, caregivers, and staff   regarding   cognitive-communication   and / or   swallowing disorders.   Job Description:   Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for adults who   exhibit   cognitive-communication disorders and for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adults who   exhibit   feeding/ swallowing disorders. These assessments incorporate both formal and informal test procedures. Diagnostic conclusions and recommendations are based upon test results, clinical observations, background/ history, and information from other   specialist , patients, and caregivers.   Develop   appropriate treatment   plans and bases treatment methods and procedures on a definitive    rationale, as an ongoing process, adapting to meet the patient’s needs.   Counsel patients and caregivers   regarding   the cognitive-communicative / swallow   disorder. Discuss    progress and recommends follow-up services and/ or provides instruction for carry-over and/ or    home programs, with   patient’s   and caregivers upon discharge.   Communicate patient care needs, progress, and plans with the treatment team members to support    the   interdisciplinary team model for   optimal   treatment outcomes.   Support collaborative and multidisciplinary research; applies research findings to practice and  encourages,   participates   in, and promotes research activities that   establish   the outcomes of patient- management.   Requirements:   Masters   Degree-Speech Language Pathology   Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) Must be obtained within 9 months for fulltime employees and   18 months   for part-time employees.    Current and valid license to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Kentucky   Maintain Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)   Must obtain BLS within   30 days   Benefits: PRN (As Needed) Preventive Plan Retirement Plans If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.