What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech/Language Pathologist - CCC position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?
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JOB SUMMARY
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Performs tests to evaluate and assess speech, voice, swallowing, dysfluency, cognition and language function using written and oral tests and special instruments.
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Provides functional treatment for disorders of speech, voice, swallowing, dysfluency, cognition and language.
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Develops therapeutic plans in collaboration with other specialists.
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Maintains medical records. Records information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge documents.
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Maintains general knowledge of advances in the discipline of speech-language pathology and related areas.
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Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
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Instruct patient and family in techniques to increase functional communication and swallow safety.
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Consults with and educates medical staff on speech and swallowing topics, such as communication strategies, speech and language stimulation and swallow safety.
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Supervise, train and assess therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations.
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Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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PATIENT/CUSTOMER
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Essential Accountabilities
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Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability.
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Is professional in all actions and appearance
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Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters
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Uses resources wisely – as if they were one’s own.
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Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.
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Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
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Anticipates patients’/customers’ needs and acts accordingly.
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Works to enhance patient satisfaction
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Assist patients and families
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Analyzes problems from the customers’ point of view.
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Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality.
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Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well.
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Applies learning for improved performance.
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Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others
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Strives to understand and value differences in others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.
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Clinical Education
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Serves as clinical supervisor (after gaining one year of clinical experience & if student is available)
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Assists with clinical education of students if not the Primary clinical supervisor.
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Staff Education: Provides a formal presentation of evidenced-based information (i.e. in-service)
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Attendance at institutional in-services, staff meetings and/or continuing education programs
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PATIENT/EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Patient Care Providers
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Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety
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Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.
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Validation of annual competencies required for the position
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OPERATIONS
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Essential Accountabilities
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Therapy Examination
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Therapy Treatment Planning
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Therapy Treatment Implementation
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Applies the Principles of Logic & Scientific Method to the Practice of Speech Therapy
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Full compliance with licensure requirements
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Ethical & Legal Practice Standards
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Therapy Documentation-
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Compliance Audits-Total of 2 charts reviewed in a quarter by Site Manager or senior therapist. Done in 2 out of 4 quarters per year.
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Qualitative Chart Audit-At least 1 done per year
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Productivity Expectations
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Health System ID is worn in accordance to GSPP policy
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Non-essential Accountabilities
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CEQI (Clinical Effectiveness Quality Improvement)
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QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Education
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Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
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Work Experience
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Completion of clinical fellowship program required
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Licenses / Certifications
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Speech Language Pathologist license required
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Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology required
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Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
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