Speech Language Pathologist-PRN/Weekends (Lititz) at UPMC

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech Language Pathology, Patient Care, Professional Development, Documentation, Customer Service, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Diagnostic Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Community Education, Record Keeping, In-Service Education, Communication Skills, Confidentiality, Safety Competencies, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Purpose: Provides a quality Speech Language Pathology program to clients. Responsibilities: Achieves and maintains a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standards established for the facility by the organization. Prepares necessary time records. Maintains current status of all pertinent criteria necessary to satisfy competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies such as OSHA, TJC and CMS and practitioner requirements for participation as a health care provider including but not limited to: required CEU's, current professional license; current curriculum vitae; current CPR certification; current TB test; current competencies in safety, age and equipment; and in some cases current automobile license and current automobile insurance. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Independently pursues professional growth and development related to this position and in lines with the mission and activities. Presents in-service and educational programs. Participates in community education and/or continuing education programs sponsored by the organization as requested. Performs all job responsibilities and other duties as assigned by the facility or the organization in a manner that coincides with the mission. Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records on all patients seen for speech pathology services. Adheres to and supports the organizational policies, procedures and the mission,including the Corporate Compliance Program and its Code of Conduct and HIPAA regulations. This includes acceptance of the responsibility to report to the appropriate person(s) any suspected unethical, incompetent, or illegal activities or conduct. Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments for all clients for whom such services are beneficial. Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for each person seen for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Provides appropriate diagnostic evaluative services for all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services. Compiles and reports accurate data for the financial, statistical and administrative needs of the Speech-Language Pathology Programs. Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling and treatment programs of clients referred for Speech-Language Therapy. Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees and in-service education programs. Obtains complete and pertinent historical information on all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services. Maintains a positive attitude and provides excellent customer service characterized by caring, concern and support for the public, supervisors, employees and coworkers. EDUCATIONAL/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: (include minimum education) MS, MEd or MA in Speech-Language Pathology. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency) or meet the educational requirements for certification and be in the process of completing his or her Clinical Fellowship year. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Speech Pathologists license required for state in which employee provides services. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Speech Pathologist Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing quality speech pathology services to clients, maintaining productivity standards, and preparing necessary documentation. They also participate in professional development and community education programs while adhering to organizational policies.