Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist needed in Craig, CO

Job description

To provide diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient/family education, and appropriate referrals to patients exhibiting a speech, language, or swallowing disorder. Maintain quality care for all patients through a coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach; and providing assistance where communication barriers exist due to speech/language disabilities to enable each individual to reach his or her maximum level of independence.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Position Specific Performance Expectations:
Coordinates and directs patient care services to patients of all ages to ensure that patient needs are met. Services include patient evaluation/ assessment, establishing and implementing a plan of care, assessing effectiveness of and modifying treatment to ensure goal achievement, and educating patients/caregivers.
Interacts professionally with the patient and/or family/caregiver and involves them in the plan of care.
Demonstrates the ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices based on current evidence and knowledge, appropriate clinical judgment, and patient preference.
Adapts the delivery of services with consideration for patients' differences, values, preferences, and needs.
Practices in a safe manner that minimizes the risk to patient, self, and others
Produces quality documentation in a timely manner to support provision of care, according to current standards that are based on professional association and regulatory guidelines.
Collects and analyzes data from selected outcome measures to monitor patient progress and the benefit of interventions.
Communicates appropriately, professionally and clearly to physicians, staff, and hospital leadership.
Submits appropriate & accurate documentation and timely billing/coding information for services rendered.
Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain a level of clinical practice consistent with best practice standards. This includes seeking opportunities to gain new knowledge and skills and utili

• Permanent Full-Time Requirement
• Rehabilitation Therapy / Speech Therapist / Inpatient, Outpatient