Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient Acute Care - Relief

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

102d • $57 - $76

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist II is an experienced therapist who is fully competent with all essential functional and job duties of a Speech Language Pathologist I, but also has expertise and experience in evaluating and developing treatment plans for more complex patients and for a wide variety of ages and diagnoses, utilizing advanced skills and techniques to solve patient care needs in an accurate and efficient manner. The SLP II conducts clinical and instrumental swallow examinations (videofluoroscopy and flexible endoscopic swallow evaluations). The Speech Pathologist II takes an active role in multi-disciplinary care team discussions, recommending the most appropriate treatment plan for the needs of the patient. The SLP II serves as a clinical advisor to less experienced Therapists by consulting on complex clinical presentations, reviewing treatment plans and collaborating to develop and implement complex SLP care plans that are evidence based. Supervises patient care responsibilities of Physical Therapy interns, Physical Therapy Assistants and duties of Rehabilitation Aide. Functions as a Clinical Instructor in the Speech Language Pathology student program. Contributes to program development, performance improvement, development of departmental policies and procedures, and other specialized programs. Completes required classes and in-service programs, which support work as Speech Language Pathologists, as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Speech Language Pathology curriculum with either a Master's or Doctorate degree.
• Two (2) years clinical practice as a Speech Language Pathologist (including work experience as Clinical Fellow).
• Competent with Instrumental Swallow Assessments (VFSS and FEES).
• Certified in MBSImp.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to the clinician's professional organization.
• Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area.
• Knowledge of basic business aspects of position, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory practice compliance.
• Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to routine patient care.
• Knowledge of legal issues affecting the clinical practice.
• Knowledge of pathologies and injuries which result in physical impairments.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of clinical specialty.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and document clearly and accurately treatment goals.
• Ability to evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments in clinically complex situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Ability to clinically supervise, train and evaluate students/interns.
• Ability to apply advanced clinical skills in treating difficult and complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with more complex speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallow impairments including instrumental swallow assessments (videofluoroscopy and flexible endoscopy).
• Prepares and presents an in-service (at least one annually).
• Develops, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions to alleviate complex communication, cognitive and swallow impairments.
• Provides input regarding the educational needs of the staff and serves as a resource in meeting those needs.
• With the support of the manager, may initiate clinical research within area of clinical expertise.
• Provides mentoring to others when appropriate and serves as a role model/resource/teacher/mentor to less experienced speech pathologists.
• Leads patient care conferences, communicating with and teaching other care providers.
• Assists with identifying departmental performance improvement issues and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Contributes to the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• Identifies needs for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient & family experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees