PRN - Pediatric Speech Pathologist/Dysphagia Specialist

This position entails the evaluation and treatment of infants and children with swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience in pediatric acute care, with a strong preference for those with experience in Modified Barium Swallow studies.

Minimum Education
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
0 years Zero to 2 years related experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Pediatric acute care experience is required.

Experience with Modified Barium Swallow studies is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated flexibility in the evaluation process.

Shows knowledge of counseling techniques.

Shows empathy and caring.

Demonstrates knowledge of theoretical application.
Demonstrates knowledge of cultural and linguistic diversity.

Pediatric acute care experience is required.

Experience with Modified Barium Swallow studies is strongly preferred.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Speech-Language Pathologist (Required) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure or CF eligible (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Patient Evaluations

• Evaluate patients using standard and special procedures.

• Use appropriate protocol for age and disorder, complete protocol in a timely fashion.

• Show skills for a variety of disorders and test instruments.

• Use knowledge of cultural linguistic features appropriately in the diagnostic process.

• Use translators when appropriate; demonstrate use of appropriate language when necessary.

• Adapt procedures for specialized disorders (e.g., stuttering, alternative/augmentative communication, bilingual, etc.).

Schedules/Self-Management

• Take initiative to maintain schedule.

• Show flexibility with schedule changes.

• Plan ahead for changes to schedule.

• Meet department standards for patient contact hours.

Test Results/Clinical Reports

• Report test results accurately using appropriate format.

Remediation Services

• Deliver therapy in an appropriate manner.

• Use knowledge of theoretical application with patient.

• Prepare therapy progress reports, discharge summary and insurance requests based upon documented child performance within timeframe.

• Show productivity in patient progress.

• Show knowledge of counseling techniques-show empathy and caring

• Recognize the need for future counseling and know when to refer patient.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance