Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Adult Clinical Fellow (CFY)
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation services patient care team by providing speech-language pathology services such as screening assessments, diagnostic evaluations and patient training related to communication, swallowing and/or cognition. The CFY functions under the supervision of a certified SLP to evaluate each patient referred, establish treatment goals and objectives, develop and implement the treatment plan, and assist in the process of discharge planning and post-hospital placement. Therapists are expected to assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. A research project will be determined in consultation with the CI and hours approved for project completion as needed, with priority given to clinical competencies and department patient care goals.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology and possess a valid Oregon State license in Speech/Language Pathology; OR, specifically when the position is a Clinical Fellowship Year position (CFY) , meet the educational requirements, have an OR state conditional license, and be in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for licensure (completion of Clinical Fellowship Year).
- An Oregon State License in Speech/Language Pathology must be obtained within one year of appointment or employment will be terminated.
- BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
- ASHA CCC’s (Certificate of Clinical Competence)
- Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies): Requires knowledge of acute complex medical conditions to appropriately evaluate, establish and implement a plan of care.
- Must have knowledge of inpatient medical environments and equipment such as ventilators.
- Must be experienced with video fluoroscopy
- Exhibit the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to medical situations that may arise
Nice To Haves
- Acute Care speech-language pathology practice
Responsibilities
- Evaluation and Caseload Management Prioritizes patients care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
- Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral
- Identifies rehab potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates
- Performs diagnostic tests and maintains clinical competence (e.g. MBS, FEES)
- Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals
- Documents evaluations in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria
- Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately
- Provides surveillance and/or consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients, specific to care area; requesting orders and/or providing guidance to the patient’s team regarding activity or prevention of complications (including but not limited to diet/feeding recommendations)
- Provides skilled rehabilitation treatment
- Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
- Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education
- Monitors and adjusts treatment plans specific to patient progress.
- Communicates patient needs and promotes carryover of communication strategies, swallowing precautions, etc. with nursing and other caregivers
- Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situations warrant
- Directs, supports and providers supervision as required for aides and volunteers
- Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area
- Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria.
- Clinical Education Provides evidence-based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for Clinical Fellows and professional students
- Ensure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives
- Provides regular feedback and completes evaluations on schedule
- Participates in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
