1-Speech Language Pathologist; Mon - Friday; 8AM -4:30PM; 80 Hours
Bothwell Regional Health Center
On-site
Sedalia, Missouri, United States
JOB TITLE: Staff Speech-Language Pathologist
JOB CODE: 5578
JOB HOURS: Varied
JOB SUMMARY:
The staff Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for the evaluation of patients; development, coordination and implementation of the treatment plan; discharge planning, maintenance of informative, accurate and timely documentation and participation in team meetings. In addition to patient care the SLP staff member is responsible for basic office duties including but not limited to: answering the department telephone, taking messages, faxing forms, scheduling each patient’s appointments in required time frame, ensure appropriate depart has verify insurance benefits, update EMR and maintain the patient chart information.
All staff Speech-Language Pathologists are required to keep current national registry and Missouri licensure, BLS certification, in addition to participating in continuing education and training of others.
The staff Speech-Language Pathologist reports directly to the Rehab Supervisor and Director of Rehab Services
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education:
- Must have a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an
accredited university or institution.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Current Missouri licensure.
- If working in home health, schools or industry must have current driver’s
license.
- Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence.
- Current BLS certification.
- Work Experience:
- Prefer 1-year experience for assignment to Home Health.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
- Evaluate patients/residents/clients and develop treatment plans with goals measurable and functional. Provides discharge planning recommendations and education needs to prepare for safe discharge to next level of care.
- Implement treatment plan, monitor and adjust treatments accordingly based upon patient progress or decline in status. Completes progress notes and discharge summaries as appropriate.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation based on the requirements of the assigned unit/area, payer source and regulatory agencies.
- Complete Modified Barium Video Swallow studies, develop POC, provide patient family education and collaborate with nursing, and physician regarding results. MBS is considered the gold standard assessment for dysphagia. Prior to independent completion of MBS therapist must attend training course and have 25 supervised procedures completed with competent SLP.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with team members,
patient/resident/client family members, case management/social work, physicians and co-workers during daily interactions, electronic communications and team meetings.
6. Participate in continuing education opportunities and provide training/learning
opportunities to others. Involved with student clinical.
7. Performs clerical duties in organized manner, maintains clean work space and
environment and assures adequate supplies are available.
8. Maintain medical facility records including: appointment book or scheduling program for patient appointments, and staff meetings.
9. Maintain required productivity requirement as set by department. Write reports and maintain records related to caseload and productivity.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission and provides examples of how they were supported by actions during the year.
- Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives. Provides input and suggestions for growth within the department.
- Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates dependability, reliability and professionalism.
- Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility in daily schedule to accommodate case
load and ensure patient care is competed for the day.
- Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-
worker. Demonstrates active listening skills.
- Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all
contacts.
- Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
10. Uses critical thinking skills to ID strength and weakness, provide alternative
solutions, draw conclusions, and approaches to problems encountered.
11. Customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with
a strong desire to provide service excellence.
12. Demonstrates technology skills including but not limited to: analytical or
scientific software, desk top communication software, e-mail, Microsoft word
and spreadsheet software and EMR collection software.
13. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards
of practice for their position including, if and when applicable population
specific, general competencies; medical terminology, lab values, influence of
medication and exercises on the medically acute complex patient.
14. Possess organizational and time and project management skills. Able to
organize daily schedules, adapt as needed and assist others with patient case
load. Expected to take low census time when needed. Seeks out extra job
duties when time allows.
15. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both
personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver
the best possible care for our customers. Follows ASHA’s code of ethics and
seeks out information from others relevant/evidence based sources.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.
2. Subject to changing locations, including patient rooms, gym, department
offices, meeting rooms, homes, schools and community outings.
3. Has direct patient and employee contact with possible exposure to
communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.
4. Working conditions frequently change from office work to lifting and carrying. Work includes participation in direct patient care, including instructing, teaching, sitting, crawling, twisting, performing repetitive tasks, operating modality equipment and operating a keyboard, and basic office duties/reports.
5. Subject to mental stress and frequent interruptions.
6. Exposed to a variety of chemical, electromechanical, controlled and monitored
radiation exposure during MBS procedures, and physical agents.
7. Exposure to weather; hot, cold, humid or windy conditions.
8. Participates and assists in hands on transfers during patient care if required and
During transportation of patient to MBS suite.