Speech Pathologist

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Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Job Description – Speech Language Pathologist

Evaluate pediatric and adult patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders. Contribute to the success of our Inpatient and Outpatient Departments by:

• Assesses & evaluates pediatric and adult patients’ communication needs utilizing observation, interviewing skills, and when applicable, standardized testing. Conducts physical examinations (e.g., oral peripheral, modified barium swallow studies). Utilizes related knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.

• Develops and implements a care plan that meets the identified needs of the pediatric and adult patient and care partners. The care plan must include measurable short- and long-term goals with time frames.

• Evaluates the pediatric and adult patient response to treatment interventions and revises the care plan with input from appropriate team members, patients, and care partners.

• Utilizes knowledge of scientific principles and departmental policy to render safe and effective treatment interventions for pediatric and adult patients.

• Detects, interprets, and acts upon signs, symptoms, and responses exhibited by the pediatric and adult patient and modifies treatment interventions as needed.

• Applies effective teaching principles through the instruction and supervision of the pediatric and adult patient and care partners. Provides instruction to support personnel and delegates work tasks as necessary.

• Demonstrates the ability to organize and manage a pediatric and adult patient caseload.

• Develops and implements discharge plans in conjunction with the pediatric and adult patient, care partners, and other members of the care team.

• Accurately completes all department and patient care documentation for pediatric and adult patients according to current standards and policy.

Salary Range: $70.255/hr - $77.281/hr

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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