Speech Language Pathologist at UPMC

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech Language Pathology, Patient Care, Documentation, Communication, Therapy, Counseling, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Professional Development, Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist Blair County, Centre County Provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services to people of all ages with regard to speech, language, voice, swallowing, cognitive disorders and dysfunctions to maximize functional ability and improve quality of life. Monday-Friday (flexible schedule) 8:00 am-6:30 pm UPMC perks and benefits options Responsibilities: Standard Responsibilities Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.*Indicates a non-essential job responsibility. Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization standards of conduct, policies and procedures. Proven ability to facilitate change. Focus on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction. Identify, develop and participate in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide. Perform duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Healthcare towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization. Continually develop professional skills by assuming responsibility for on-going continuing education. Advise and consult with the family, interdisciplinary staff members, physicians and other professionals with regard to normal and difficult communication and swallowing and specific patient care. Maintain and complete all documentation promptly and accurately including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and Verbal Orders on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency and regulatory standards. Data syncs (transmits) information same day. Patient care-evaluation, therapy, teaching and counseling - provide complete and accurate speech, language, voice, swallowing evaluation therapy, instruction and counseling for infants through geriatrics. Master's degree Speech Language Pathology required. One (1) year clinical experience in Speech Pathology to practice without supervision or less than one (1) year if practicing under supervision, i.e., ALF/PCH. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Licensure/Certification:Automotive Insurance EditClin Competency CertificateBasic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary ResuscitationDriver's LicenseSpeech PathologistLic/Cert CommentsCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech language pathology.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Automotive Insurance Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate of Clinical Competence Driver's License Speech Pathologist Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services to individuals of all ages, focusing on speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, therapy, teaching, and maintaining accurate documentation.