Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $52 to $61 per hour in Macon, GA

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of Speech Language Pathology (SLP) in an inpatient acute level setting, upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts SLP programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.

Essential Functions

Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays.

Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.

Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.

Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.

Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning.