Speech Language Pathologist

at  Steward Health Care

POSITION SUMMARY:

Administers a variety of therapeutic procedures and agents utilized in the short and long term rehabilitation of inpatients and outpatients, within the guidelines set forth in a physician’s order

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Computer Skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

• Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
• Experience: No experience required
• Certification/Licensure: Current MA license or eligibility; CPR certification preferred.
  Location: North · 0201.54870 SAH Speech/Language Therapy
  Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 8-4:3

Provides Therapy

• Evaluates patient’s emotional and cognitive status
• Explains treatment to patient/family/others.
• Formulates measurable goals and individualized treatment plan
• Integrates evaluation into treatment plan
• Observes and follows general guidelines and contraindications for speech/language therapy
• Monitors effectiveness of treatment and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
• Initiates conversation/interaction with physicians and other health care providers for optimal provision of services.
• Seeks out educational opportunities to expand patient care knowledge base

Documentation

• Maintains records pertinent to patient evaluations
• Maintains timely and complete documentation of all aspects of patient care
• Documentation reflects patient response to treatment
• Progress towards goals is reflected at least weekly
• Flow sheet documentation reflects quality of patient performance
• Appropriately utilizes departmental and hospital approved forms
• Maintains current physician orders

Evaluation

• Correctly selects appropriate database, obtains and interprets written referral and patient information gained from review of the medical record and verbally from the patient
• Selects, performs, documents appropriate tests corresponding to diagnosis and functional limitations
• Reports to and recommends changes to the physician as needed

Acts as a resource

• Interacts with peers in a kind and professional manner
• Consistently demonstrates an approachable style of interaction
• When requested, assists other staff members with department related tasks
• Demonstrates ability to teach techniques/skills in a clear, concise manner

Quality and patient safety

• Supports hospital and system-wide patient quality and safety practices as identified by National Quality Forum, JCAHO and system-wide Quality and Safety Plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows JCAHO Patient Safety Goals.
• Supports department-specific patient safety and quality initiatives as defined by department manager.
• Demonstrates service excellence skills to support high-level patient satisfaction as defined by department manager.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external)
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned