Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Summary :

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide inpatient speech-language pathology services. The role involves working a 5x8 day shift schedule, including some weekends, within an acute hospital setting. The SLP will perform duties within their scope of practice to meet facility needs.

Location : Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Responsibilities :

• Perform speech-language pathology evaluations and treatments for inpatients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures.
• Assist patients in their routine activities of daily living, including but not limited to :
• Performs range of motion.
• Ambulates patient.
• Positions patient and provides skin care.
• Distributes linen and changes bed as needed.
• Assists with feeding and meal delivery.
• Assists with routine hygiene care including toileting and incontinent care, as well as appropriate oral and personal hygiene.
• Assists patient care team in collection of patient data and specimens :
• Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens and processes specimens as needed.
• Obtains and records heath, weights, vital signs, including pulse oximetry and pain assessment and I&O.
• Communicates patient status and reports changes in patient condition to licensed professional.
• Assists patient care team by performing and explaining designated patient care procedures :
• Performs incentive spirometry.
• Transports patient. Preps for diagnostic tests.
• Assists rehab therapists (PM & R).
• Performs pulse oximetry / oxygen set up in oxygen therapy.
• Prepares room (supplies). Provides post mortem care.
• Prepares for admission and discharge.
• Assists nurse in emergency situations.
• Maintains and cleans equipment.
• Performs suction (oral, naso pharynx).
• Performs blood sugar finger sticks.
• Removes IV catheters per licensed nurse instruction.
• Performs EKGs (department specific responsibility).
• Answers unit phone and directs calls accordingly.
• Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems. Documents patient care and related duties appropriately.
• Performs selected patient registration activities.
• Coordinates equipment / supply needs. Notifies appropriate department of equipment malfunction.
• Performs any other related duties (e.g., clerical, technical duties) as assigned.

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