What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - CFY position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation?
- JOB SUMMARY
- Works under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist in order to prepare for Certificate of Clinical Competence licensure.
- Performs tests to evaluate and assess speech, voice, swallowing, dysfluency, cognition and language function using written and oral tests and special instruments.
- Provides functional treatment for disorders of speech, voice, swallowing, dysfluency, cognition and language.
- Develops therapeutic plans in collaboration with other specialists.
- Maintains medical records. Records information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge documents.
- Maintains general knowledge of advances in the discipline of speech-language pathology and related areas.
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Instruct patient and family in techniques to increase functional communication and swallow safety.
- Consults with and educates medical staff on speech and swallowing topics, such as communication strategies, speech and language stimulation and swallow safety.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- PATIENT/CUSTOMER
- Essential Accountabilities
- Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability.
- Is professional in all actions and appearance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters
- Uses resources wisely – as if they were one’s own.
- Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.
- Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
- Anticipates patients’/customers’ needs and acts accordingly.
- Works to enhance patient satisfaction
- Assist patients and families
- Analyzes problems from the customers’ point of view.
- Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality.
- Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well.
- Applies learning for improved performance.
- Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others
- Strives to understand and value differences in others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.
- PATIENT/EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Patient Care Providers
- Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.
- Validation of annual competencies required for the position
- OPERATIONS
- Essential Accountabilities
- Therapy Examination
- Therapy Treatment Planning
- Therapy Treatment Implementation
- Applies the Principles of Logic & Scientific Method to the Practice of Speech Therapy
- Ethical & Legal Practice Standards
- Therapy Documentation-
- 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.
- Qualitative Chart Audit-At least 1 done per year
- Productivity Expectations
- Health System ID is worn in accordance to GSPP policy
- Non-essential Accountabilities
- CEQI (Clinical Effectiveness Quality Improvement)
- QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Education
- Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
- Work Experience
- Must have completed an externship in acute care working with patients 18 years and above with exposure to modified barium swallow studies and possibly FEES
- Licenses / Certifications
- Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
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