Speech Language Pathologist-PRN
Company: Community Rehabilitation Hospital North
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Community Rehabilitation Hospital Northis proud to be recognized by
Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana.
Community Rehabilitation Hospital North, located on the Community
Hospital North medical campus and in partnership with Kindred
Healthcare, is an inpatient facility that offers superior access
and the latest equipment to improve the lives of individuals with a
broad range of diagnoses - from brain and spinal cord injury to
stroke and amputation.
Our 63,000 square foot facility has 60 beds and serves as a
Midwestern regional provider for patients with complex physical and
neurological injuries and -has an advanced accreditation from the
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in
Adult Inpatient Care and for their Inpatient Brain Injury Specialty
Program, Stroke Specialty Program and Amputee Program as well as
Joint Commission disease-specific certifications in Stroke and
Amputee Rehabilitation. -
JOB SUMMARY:
Assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of
patients and provides speech and language therapy evaluations,
modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital
and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest
degree of quality patient care.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs patient assessment.
Establish a plan of care.
Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established
plan of care.
Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to
achieve goals.
Plans for patient discharge. Communicates with patient, family,
caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team
to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of
care.
Participates in performance improvement and program development
activities.
Provides input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to
cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the
department.
Assess educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or
significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors,
and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate
precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety
standards.
Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating,
organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Coordinates and
supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns, students,
and volunteers.
Participates in and contributes to quality improvement processes
for the department and the institution.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Current Licensure as a Speech and Language Pathologist/Therapist in
the state of Indiana.
Current BLS certification required.
Basic computer knowledge.
Effective oral and written communication skills, in English with
additional languages preferred.
Keywords: Community Rehabilitation Hospital North, Indianapolis , Speech Language Pathologist-PRN, Healthcare , Indianapolis, Indiana
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