Speech Therapist for Cochlear Implant/Voice

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of speech therapy. Participates in operational and clinical functions for the department, hospital and corporation. Provides direction and assistance to Speech Therapists, Speech Therapy Students, Clinical Fellowship Year candidates and Therapy Aides in the area of patient care. Complies with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines. An advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills are required. Facilitates interdisciplinary treatment team dynamics. Serves as a mentor and primary resource to clinical staff. Added responsibilities for program and staff development will be established in an annual work plan. Behaviors that support the purpose statements of the department and hospital are expected.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses / conditions seen in speech therapy and within the specific program or location

Selects, performs, and interprets the results of ST examinations of speech / language, cognition-communication, oral motor, voice, and swallowing

Performs and interprets standardized evaluations as determined by appropriateness of the patient :

Identified actual or potential problems that would impact the ST treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care

Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment

Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background

Designs the plan for intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services

Revise the treatment plan as appropriate.

Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of various Speech Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques

Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care

Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self

Reassesses patient status in response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated

Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources 15 %

Participates in patient and family education process

Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes

Completes the Plan of Care and Patient / Family Education Documentation

Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient / family / caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis / condition

Provides educational material to patients / families as indicated.

Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components.

Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner.

Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame.

Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression.

Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized

Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled.

Lead staff / team / program meetings and coordinates mandatory in-services and training

Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner.

Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.

Completes charge / productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner.

Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.

Complies with department policies and procedure

Demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health

Serves as a role model in effective and positive communications, excelling in both verbal and non-verbal communication. Establishes an intellectual atmosphere conducive to the stimulation and interchange of ideas

Assumes any additional team / department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership

Provides supervision / mentorship to Speech language Pathologists, Clinical Fellowship Year Candidates and Therapy Aides

Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Speech Therapists and Therapy Aides

Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner

Provides supervision to Speech Therapy students as assigned

Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation

Manages service recovery for patient / family and team member complaints

Meets the team / department productivity standards

Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity

Initiates and conducts PI activities for the department or clinical programs.

Takes a leading role in the implementation of programs, processes and procedures and in the re-evaluation of current programs and processes

Motivates, challenges other team members by sharing new information, proposing initiatives, participating in brain-storming sessions and demonstrating creativity

Represents discipline or service area in interdisciplinary forums within Prisma Health and supports the credentialing and regulatory requirements

Monitors and documents work plan progression on a quarterly basis

Responsible for providing documentation of work plan accomplishments to supervisor / manager at annual review

Provides and helps coordinate hospital and departmental orientation for new staff.

Facilitates new staff on completion of clinical competencies

Serves as a consultant in their clinical area of expertise

Advocacy, support and Annual goals :

Plans, attends and markets / supports Prisma Health sponsored educational opportunities, community events and departmental programs

Participates in other department and / or professional activities

Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives

Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals

Supports corporate leadership initiatives

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Master's degree in Speech Language Pathologist from an ASHA accredited program

Experience - Four (4) years Speech Language Pathology experience

In Lieu Of

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

SC SLP Licensure from the Board of SLP Examiners or SLP Compact Commission.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age

Responsible for programming and development within an area of specialty

Effective at data conversion

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Patewood Outpt Ctr / Med Offices

Facility

2479 ENT - 200 Patewood

Department

24791000 ENT - 200 Patewood-Practice Operations

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