Speech Language Pathologist - PEDS

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing speech/language pathology services to the pediatric developmental and rehabilitation patient/client population. This position will have competency and experience with assessment and intervention activities for special populations including, but not limited to, autism, pediatric dysphagia, extreme prematurity, congenital brain anomalies, etc. The speech therapist in this position would be expected to serve clients in multiple areas of Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, including the Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Medical/Surgical wards, and outpatient follow-up services. Therapists evaluate each patient referred, establish treatment goals/objectives, develop treatment plans and implement the plan. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns, assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. This position includes weekend and holiday rotations. Not a CFY position.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology and possess a valid Oregon State license in Speech/Language Pathology
BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first.
Competency and experience with assessment and interventions for medically complex patient populations such as autism, pediatric dysphagia, extreme prematurity, congenital brain anomalies, other specialty pediatric developmental and rehabilitation patient populations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of following settings: Pediatric Acute Care NICU Pediatric Outpatient

Responsibilities

Provides Skilled Rehabilitation Treatment
Prioritize 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 plan specific to patient progress
Facilitates routine patient activity plans with nursing and other caregivers
Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situation warrant
Directs, supports and provides 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
Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment
Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
Utilizes proper posture, sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner.
Maintains general good physical and mental health and self-care in order to not jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the hospital / clinical setting.
Service Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to- face situations
Uses I CARE for introduction and closing
Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional/behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff
Addresses, complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated
Communicates with patients/families, other health care team members, in a time and cost efficient, courteous manner.
Other Duties as Assigned