Speech Language Pathologist at Nashville General Hospital

DescriptionAssessment and PlanningAssess patients upon referral by physician (i.e. speech and communication function cognition swallowing etc.). Routinely checks patients ID bracelet prior to assessment.Formulates short- and long-term goals written in terms of functional outcomes with an established time frame for accomplishment.Involves patient and/or patients significant other in the formulation of goals and treatments plans. Plans a comprehensive treatment program which will be most beneficial to patient in reaching desired goals.Discusses assessment results and plans with appropriate physicians nurses and other department personnel; suggests involvement of Social Services Dietitian and other ancillary services as deemed necessary. Contacts Social Services for assistance needed (ie. securing equipment home health etc.). Notifies attending physician of significant changes in patients status or regarding matters causing concern. Documents in patients progress notes in chart or electronic medical record regarding assessment plan treatment instruction evaluation and recommendations.Identifies and communicates patients discharge needs at the time of the initial assessment. Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with patients/patients significant other and interpret verbal/nonverbal behavior.Provides Patient and Family Instruction and makes appropriate referralsExplains treatment objectives and methods to patients and patients significant others as necessaryDirects patients in the use of communication devices Attends multidisciplinary discharge planning rounds as assigned and shares information with appropriate co-workersAttends multidisciplinary discharge planning rounds as assigned and shares information with appropriate co-workersTreatmentsEnsures the treatments participating in and supervising are completely and correctly performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensures the safety of patients at all times. Informs and involves the Physical Therapy Director as needed. Demonstrates ability to anticipate patients needs and to care for allotted number patients within a designated time frame.Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. We are an E-Verify employer. For more information please click on the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: EnglishSpanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: EnglishSpanish Key Skills Mac Os,Helpdesk,Fitness,E Learning,AC Maintenance,Arabic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1