Speech Language Pathologist II

Boston Medical Center•Brighton, MA

1d•$36 - $53

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY : The Speech Language Pathologist II conducts comprehensive assessments of patients with disorders of swallowing, communication, voice and cognition, planning and implementing speech language pathology treatments to restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. Provides student and new hire training according to departmental guidelines. Position: Speech Language Pathologist II Department: Speech-Language Therapy Schedule: Full Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Conducts speech language pathology evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines . C ompletes evaluation and documentation. Reviews patient records, gathers necessary information, and clarifies any questions about physician’s order prior to assessing the patient. Selects evaluation procedures that reflect understanding of the patient’s diagnosis, abilities, and limitations . Administers evaluation procedures according to the guidelines of standardized tests (including speech, language, cognitive and dysphagia assessment , specifically Modified Barium Swallow evaluation ); adapts evaluation procedures as indicated to accommodate the specific needs of patients. Interprets evaluation results, develops an integrated diagnostic impression, and makes recommendations , specifically for diet upgrade/downgrade as needed. Performs re-evaluations according to departmental policies, change in patient’s status or response to treatment. Educates patient and caregiver regarding evaluation findings and management of care recommendations. Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third-party reimbursement requirements. Formulates treatment goals and plans that reflect the patient’s unique cognitive, speech, language, and swallowing deficits. Establishes measurable and attainable short and long-term goals in collaboration with patient and/or caregiver . Modifies goals as warranted by changes in patient’s status. Assesses discharge needs of the patient and caregiver, including but not limited to: insurance issues, equipment needs, follow-up appointments, and appropriate use of community services. Communicates patient care and discharge needs to team members as needed. Arranges for appropriate follow-up . Implements comprehensive treatment . Consistently demonstrates clinical competence . Establishes treatment priorities based on evaluation results and the specific needs of the patients. Progresses patient treatment programs appropriately and terminates them as warranted by patient’s progress and condition. Develops and instructs patient and caregiver in home programs; provides verbal and/or written instructions as indicated . Adheres to diagnosis-related precautions. Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards. Completes patient care charges accurately. Participates in on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards. Stays current with advances in speech language pathology treatments and techniques through attendance of professional meetings, continuing education, and reading of current literature. Participates in the development and evaluation of speech language pathology programs Contributes to the development and updating of clinical service line programs and other pertinent resource material as appropriate . Collects data to complete departmental quality improvement projects in compliance with established department standards. Contributes to the assessment, planning, and implementation of speech language pathology programs in collaboration with supervisor and peers. Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care. Serves as clinical resource for other health care professionals on floors. Instructs and assists ancillary and other personnel as necessary. Accepts and completes additional assignments as requested by supervisor , including membership in department and hospital task forces and committees. Provides at least one evidence-based area in-service annually. Provides in-services to other hospital personnel as requested . Engages with management on departmental initiatives and projects . Assists in orientation of newly hired SLP staff to hospital. Functions as a clinical instructor for SLP students. Participates in orientation of newly hired staff to hospital floors and verifies clinical competence as appropriate . Communicates with supervisor about progress with orientation of new staff to ensure ability to function independently. (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities ).

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech La nguage P athology and a m inimum of 2 years’ experience, at least 1 year of which must be in acute care ; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current SLP license in Massachusetts
Current Certificate of Clinical Competency from ASHA
Current CPR certification
M BS proficiency

Nice To Haves

ICU experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts speech language pathology evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines
Completes evaluation and documentation
Reviews patient records, gathers necessary information, and clarifies any questions about physician’s order prior to assessing the patient
Selects evaluation procedures that reflect understanding of the patient’s diagnosis, abilities, and limitations
Administers evaluation procedures according to the guidelines of standardized tests (including speech, language, cognitive and dysphagia assessment , specifically Modified Barium Swallow evaluation )
Adapts evaluation procedures as indicated to accommodate the specific needs of patients
Interprets evaluation results, develops an integrated diagnostic impression, and makes recommendations , specifically for diet upgrade/downgrade as needed
Performs re-evaluations according to departmental policies, change in patient’s status or response to treatment
Educates patient and caregiver regarding evaluation findings and management of care recommendations
Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third-party reimbursement requirements
Formulates treatment goals and plans that reflect the patient’s unique cognitive, speech, language, and swallowing deficits
Establishes measurable and attainable short and long-term goals in collaboration with patient and/or caregiver
Modifies goals as warranted by changes in patient’s status
Assesses discharge needs of the patient and caregiver, including but not limited to: insurance issues, equipment needs, follow-up appointments, and appropriate use of community services
Communicates patient care and discharge needs to team members as needed
Arranges for appropriate follow-up
Implements comprehensive treatment
Consistently demonstrates clinical competence
Establishes treatment priorities based on evaluation results and the specific needs of the patients
Progresses patient treatment programs appropriately and terminates them as warranted by patient’s progress and condition
Develops and instructs patient and caregiver in home programs; provides verbal and/or written instructions as indicated
Adheres to diagnosis-related precautions
Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards
Completes patient care charges accurately
Participates in on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards
Stays current with advances in speech language pathology treatments and techniques through attendance of professional meetings, continuing education, and reading of current literature
Participates in the development and evaluation of speech language pathology programs Contributes to the development and updating of clinical service line programs and other pertinent resource material as appropriate
Collects data to complete departmental quality improvement projects in compliance with established department standards
Contributes to the assessment, planning, and implementation of speech language pathology programs in collaboration with supervisor and peers
Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care
Serves as clinical resource for other health care professionals on floors
Instructs and assists ancillary and other personnel as necessary
Accepts and completes additional assignments as requested by supervisor , including membership in department and hospital task forces and committees
Provides at least one evidence-based area in-service annually
Provides in-services to other hospital personnel as requested
Engages with management on departmental initiatives and projects
Assists in orientation of newly hired SLP staff to hospital
Functions as a clinical instructor for SLP students
Participates in orientation of newly hired staff to hospital floors and verifies clinical competence as appropriate
Communicates with supervisor about progress with orientation of new staff to ensure ability to function independently