Speech Pathologist - Per Diem, RWMC

Summary: Provides Speech Language Pathology services to patients of all ages including adolescents, adults and geriatric patients who are referred; Evaluates disorders of speech, articulation, fluency, voice, language, oral pharyngeal function or cognitive communicative function of the patient; Develops goals and treatment plan in conjunction with the patient and family/significant other; Executes treatment program; Provides education to patients, families and caregivers; Supervises Speech Language Pathology students and support staff in compliance with hospital and state regulatory policies.

Must meet departmental per diem requirements as set forth by management.

Education

Master#s degree in Speech Language Pathology from a Speech Language Pathology program accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association; Passing score on ASHA national exam; Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association, Clinical Fellows considered. Licensure: License and/or eligible for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist from the Department of Health, Division of Professional Regulation, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

BLS required. Experience: One year experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: # Speech Language Pathology theory, assessment and treatment techniques; ability to perform # Modified Barium # Swallow studies; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship with a variety of patients # Skills in organization, time management and priority setting.

Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with peers and other disciplines. # Ability to utilize sound interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and caregivers and demonstrating sensitivity to age, spiritual, and cultural diversity of customers # Ability to instruct patients, caregivers and their families # Proficiency in English grammar, spelling # punctuation # Maintains information confidential (HIPAA) # Demonstrated customer service skills # Ability to utilize responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers # Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines # Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams.