Speech Language Pathologist na Nashville General Hospital
Nashville General Hospital · Nashville, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Nashville
Assessment and Planning
- Assess patients upon referral by physician (i.e. speech and communication function, cognition, swallowing, etc.). Routinely checks patient's 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 patient's 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 patient's status or regarding matters causing concern. Documents in patient's progress notes in chart or electronic medical record, regarding assessment, plan, treatment, instruction, evaluation and recommendations.
- Identifies and communicates patient's 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 referrals
- Explains treatment objectives and methods to patients and patient's significant others as necessary
- Directs patients in the use of communication devices Attends multidisciplinary discharge planning rounds as assigned and shares information with appropriate co-workers
- Attends multidisciplinary discharge planning rounds as assigned and shares information with appropriate co-workers
Treatments
Ensures 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 patient's needs and to care for allotted number patients within a designated time frame.
Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
