Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK

Position Type

Occasional

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage

None

Job Category

Professional Services

Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Job Purpose

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with a wide variety of speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and oral motor disorders. This position plans and conducts remedial programs to restore and improve communicative efficiency of patients and provides counseling and guidance to parents to maximize the potential of every child. This position is an occasional worker who will pick up shifts and fill in hours as needed on a PRN basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duty

Percent of Time

Upon provider referral, performs patient evaluation and develops specific individualized treatment plan including long and short term goals that are measurable and objective.

15%

Performs individualized treatment procedures in a professional and compassionate manner to maximize child's performance.

50%

Collaborates and communicates effectively with members of the patient care team; performs timely and accurate documentation, and stays up to date on the most recent occupational Therapy techniques through research and CE

20%

Evaluates need, orders, and / or fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need.

10%

Participates in staff trainings, student observations, clinical instruction of students and interns, and family training opportunities.

5%

Qualifications

Education :

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. Graduate of accredited School of Speech Language Pathology.

Experience :

Pediatric experience preferred

License / Certification / Credential :

Certificate of Clinical Competence or CFY candidate and valid Speech Language Pathology license from the State of Oklahoma.

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children's Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient's physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation fromThe Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation's original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children's Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

• Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization's positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children's Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.