Speech Pathologist Amb PRN

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryProvides direct evaluation and treatment services to patients according to principles and practices of Speech/Language Pathology. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team including ENT surgeons, in the design and implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical communication and swallowing in the areas of speech, resonance, voice, fluency and language. Provides program development support and mentor-ship.Accountabilities

• Provides intervention and support services for children and adults diagnosed with speech and language disorders; that includes:
• a. providing intervention and support services for children and adults diagnosedwith auditory processing disorders;
• b. using instrumentation (e.g., video fluoroscopy, electromyography,nasendoscopy, stroboscopy, endoscopy, nasometry, computer technology) toobserve, collect data, and measure parameters of communication andswallowing or other upper aerodigestive functions;
• c. counseling individuals, families, coworkers, educators, and other persons inthe community regarding acceptance, adaptation, and decision making aboutcommunication and swallowing;
• d. facilitating the process of obtaining funding for equipment and services relatedto difficulties with communication and swallowing;
• e. selecting, fitting, and establishing effective use of prosthetic/adaptive devicesfor communication and swallowing (e.g., Tracheoesophageal prostheses,speaking valves, electro larynges; this service does not include the selection orfitting of sensory devices used by individuals with hearing loss or otherauditory perceptual deficits.
• f. providing services to modify or enhance communication performance (e.g.accent modification, transgender voice, care and improvement of theprofessional voice, personal/professional communication effectiveness).
• 30%
• Assists with care and maintenance of department environment, equipment and supplies. 10%
• Performs appropriate initial ST evaluations and re-evaluations to include the following:
• Provides clinical services and develop a plan of care that include the following:
• * prevention and pre-referral
• * screening
• * assessment/evaluation
• * consultation
• * diagnosis
• * treatment, intervention, management
• * counseling
• * collaboration
• * documentation
• * referral30%
• Serves as case manager, service delivery coordinator, and member of collaborative teams (e.g., individualized family service plan andindividualized education program teams, transition planning teams);15%
• Engages in prevention and advocacy activities related to human communication and swallowing. Example activities include:
• a. improving communication wellness by promoting healthy lifestyle practicesthat can help prevent communication and swallowing disorders
• b. providing early identification and early intervention services forcommunication disorders
• c. educating and providing in-service training to families, caregivers, and otherprofessionals
• 15%Minimum EducationMaster's Degree-Speech Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited program
  Minimum Experience3 years-Speech Pathology

  Required Certifications/Registrations/LicensesSPEECH PATH LICENSE - LCCCIn lieu of the Above Minimum RequirementsIn lieu of licensure and CCC only, will accept SC Intern Certificate during Clinical Fellowship (i.e., Supervised Professional Employment).

  Work ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationCenter For Developmental SvcsFacility1008 Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment10087380 KidneticsShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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