Organization
Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer.

We are looking for a part-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our team!

Duties:

• Works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. 
• Provides techniques and exercises to diminish and improve linguistic challenges. 
• Provides counseling and consultations for new patients.
• Reviews the patient's file prior to their appointment and has a clear understanding of the challenge to be addressed.
• Prepares engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with patients. 
• Evaluates patient and recommends treatment. 
• Creates individualized treatment plan that addresses specific functional needs. 
• Creates goals and objectives for patients to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges.
• Attends continuing education courses and works to advance personal knowledge and experience within the field. 
• Provides training to Residents, Students, and other staff.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records and documenting billing information. 
• Records initial evaluations and diagnoses, tracks treatment progress, and notes any changes in an individual's condition or treatment plan.
• Collaborates with Physicians, Surgeons, Social Workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and other healthcare workers.
• Educates patients, family, or care giver on treatment and needs of the patient.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Job Location
Education: Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.

Certifications or Licenses: Licensed in Speech Language Pathology by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and other patient privacy laws.
• Proficient working with computer software used for documentation and report preparation.
• Attention to detail when handling and documenting important medical information.
• Ability to be professional and patient when explaining procedures and processes to patients, family, or care givers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Sitting for long periods of time. Speaking and listening.
• Environmental: Office Environment

 

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Organization: Communication Sci & Disorders
Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center
Schedule: Part-time
Job Posting: Jul 27, 2022