Clinical Speech Pathologist - Otolaryngology

Washington University in St. Louis

2d • $68,100 - $105,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, including performing evaluations, establishing goals, and planning speech therapy treatment programs for teens/adults referred to speech therapy by a physician or community partners. The role may also involve assisting with clinical program development and related performance improvement activities as assigned by the clinical manager. This position is 100% clinical.

Requirements

• Master's degree - Speech Pathology
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association OR Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Speech Language Pathologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation OR Speech Language Pathologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Clinical (2 Years) Work Experience

Nice To Haves

• Body Mechanics
• Communication
• Confidential Data Handling
• Counseling Services
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Evidence-Based Practices (EBP)
• Group Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Negotiation
• Organizational Behavior
• Personal Relationships
• Prioritization
• Scientific Thinking

Responsibilities

• Delivers evidence-based speech/language therapy evaluation and treatment services typically offered in the clinic or community, including any follow-up services to ensure appropriate outcomes.
• Assures services are delivered in a safe and effective manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility, team building and active participation in departmental functions in order to promote an efficient and positive work environment.
• Adheres to discipline specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
• Performs duties in an ethical manner in accordance with discipline specific professional code of conduct.
• Carries full patient caseload, ensuring management of patient schedule.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Completes all aspects of clinical documentation including billing and all other assigned documentation.
• Records evaluations, goals, treatment plan, client response and progressive change in the client’s record according to established protocols and adheres to all departmental and regulatory policies.
• Ensures care is provided under a valid referral from an appropriate referral source and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient.
• Notifies supervisor of schedule openings and concerns with caseload management.
• Maintains communication with supervisor related to service needs such as necessary supplies, equipment and clinical training in order to effectively complete assigned duties.
• Confers and collaborates with physicians, other health care practitioners, families and/or caregivers to obtain additional information, suggest revisions in treatment program and coordinate speech/language therapy intervention with other care providers.
• Orients, instructs and directs speech/language therapy students and rehabilitation technicians in patient-related activities as assigned.
• Participates in program development and implementation activities as assigned.
• Participates in performance/quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Attends related departmental related meetings, conferences and continuing education courses.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation
• 10 recognized holidays
• Sick time
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
• Wellness challenges
• Annual health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Mindfulness programs and courses
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Financial resources
• Access to dietitians
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
• Family care resources
• Adult care resources
• Tuition coverage for employee and family (dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level