What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at Major Health Partners?
JOB SUMMARY AND SPECIFICATIONS
JOB SUMMARY
The staff Speech and Language Therapist functions under the general supervision of the Manager of Rehab Services. The staff Speech and Language Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides speech and language therapy evaluations, education and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. The Staff Speech and Language Therapist may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. The Speech and Language Therapist participates in performance improvement and program development activities. Responsibilities include providing input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department; communicating the employee’s observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement; and maintaining positive relations with all customers. We are looking for someone to see our inpatient and outpatient speech therapy patients. We are looking to grow our outpatient case load. Willingness to treat children of all ages and adults is recommended. Credentialed to do Modified Barium Swallow Studies is a requirement for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Professional & Technical Skills
Good communication skills, ability to apply the theory of speech-language therapy, competency in performing speech-language therapy evaluations, treatments and education.
Education
Graduate of an accredited program of speech-language therapy culminating in a minimum of a master’s degree.
License(s) or Certification(s)
Current license in Speech and Language Pathology in the State of Indiana. Certified by ASHA for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech / Language Pathology or Clinical Fellowship Year Registration.
Other Skills or Requirements
CPR certification
We are looking for someone wiling to grow the business and increase our outpatient volume. The hours can be as low as 20 hours per week to 32 hours per week. We are willing to consider PRN as well. This could turn into a 40 hour week if the case load grows with time.
Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups)
Does not apply _____ Adolescence ( 13-17 years) _X__ All age groups _____ Infants (0-1 year) _____ Geriatric (65 years) _____ Pediatric / Early Childhood (1-12 years) _____ Adult ( 18-64 years)
MISSION STATEMENT
Major Health Partners ("MHP") exists to create and deliver superior health care solutions by providing our patients and other customers with optimal clinical and economic outcomes. We will attain these goals by combining the following attributes :
Attracting and retaining professional, adaptable, caring staff dedicated to life long learning using a continuous quality improvement process. Our staff will be measured and rewarded using these same principles.
Combining innovation, existing clinical technologies, disease prevention, and management and information technologies to meet customer needs.
As a public entity, we must make best use of our financial and human resources so we can care for patients without regard for their ability to pay. We must also function as the community’s leader in upgrading the level of health and wellness in the community.
VISION STATEMENT
We will be the best health care resource in central Indiana by recognizing all persons as individuals of value who deserve impeccable facilities and quality service beyond compare .
PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE
We are committed to :
Delivering Quality Clinical Outcomes
Providing a Quality Customer Experience
Recruiting, developing and retaining Quality People
Applying Quality Financial Practices
Promoting and embracing Enterprise Wide Growth
