Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem VNA

South Shore Health•Rockland, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of cognitive/communicative and swallowing disorders. This role involves working cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team and department to achieve goals and objectives for the provision of optimal patient care services. The position is with South Shore Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Requirements

MS in Speech Language Pathology from accredited school required
Maintain active license to practice Speech Therapy in Massachusetts
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Speech Language Pathologist - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge, in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required
Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence based practice
Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies
Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care
Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. Delegates duties to other staff appropriately understanding their role, knowledge and capability
Follows the organization’s infection control standards
Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care
Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status
Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient that are realistic, measurable and functional
Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings that include rehab potential and prognosis as well as frequency and duration of follow up care
Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals
Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience
Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate
Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures
Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge and charge entry
Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs
Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness
Takes responsibility to provide accurate information during handoff
Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture including Entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided, Application of appropriate modifiers, Charge correction, Co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions
Strives to meet productivity standard for primary area(s)
Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal)
Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles
Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
Maintain composure during stressful situations
Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department
Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department
Performs other duties as assigned