Speech Language Pathologist PRN
US-NE-OMAHA
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 455011
Type: Day
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Overview: CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services. Responsibilities: As our Speech Pathologist you will provide essential evaluation and therapeutic management for patients with speech, language, and/or cognitive disorders, improving communication, cognitive function, and quality of life. Every day you will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress. You'll educate patients/families on strategies and goals, document encounters, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical evaluation and therapeutic management skills. Excellent communication for patient/family rapport and team collaboration, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and patient advocacy are essential. * Provides speech language evaluations, care planning, patient treatment and education according to the professional practice guidelines defined by state and professional sources. * Works as a collaborative team member to develop a coordinated care plan that is accountable to achievement of established goals. * Is knowledgeable and completes all required documentation and billing requirements according to established local, state and federal law. * Is responsible for the knowledge and application of measurable quality metrics associated with the area of active practice. Periodically attends team meetings to discuss/improve program evaluation/quality measures * Takes responsibility to stay current with evidenced based practice guidelines, stays current with new research introduced and serves as a professional resource to other team members in the area of speech language practice in a medical setting. * In support of the academic health mission of the organization, periodically accepts assignment of student clinical education at all levels of clinical training. What We Offer * Competitive Compensation: $47.50/hour, plus time and a half for holiday work * Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a balanced work-life integration with just 2 weekend shifts per month (Saturday or Sunday) and 2 holidays per year * A mission-driven, team-oriented work culture Qualifications: Required * Masters Other in Speech Language upon hire * Speech Language Pathologist License in NE upon hire * Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association upon hire * Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, within 18 months from start date
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