Speech Language Pathologist

Shriners Children's•Erie, PA

28d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides patient- and family-centered evaluation and treatment for communication, feeding, swallowing, and related functional concerns. The role uses evidence-based practice, advanced instrumentation and technologies, culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment methods, and individualized treatment planning. The SLP works collaboratively with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, vendors, payers, and community services to support care, discharge planning, and access to appropriate equipment and services. The position also requires accurate, compliant documentation and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate patients following a licensed independent practitioner referral, using a comprehensive, patient- and family-centered approach and applicable national standards and AMA CPT codes.
Use behavioral observation, standardized or criterion-referenced tools, instrumentation, records, case history, prior test results, and patient or family interviews to guide assessment and decision making.
Synthesize examination findings, formulate a prognosis, estimate likely outcomes and time required to reach them, and establish quantifiable, achievable goals.
Design, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans addressing communication, feeding, swallowing, and related functional concerns.
Use evidence-based practice, advanced instrumentation, and technologies in evaluation and intervention.
Collaborate with patients, families, the multidisciplinary team, vendors, and third-party payers to arrange appropriate orthotic devices, adaptive equipment, pressure garments, assistive technology, prosthetics, or durable medical equipment.
Assist in identifying and developing clinical programs and clinical practice guidelines, while ensuring interventions comply with department policy, professional standards, and regulatory guidelines.
Plan discharges in collaboration with patients, families, care management, community resources, schools, and outside therapy clinics, and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
Assess patient and caregiver education needs; provide understandable discharge instructions and home programs using appropriate language and written or demonstrated instruction.
Coordinate discharge referrals with medical vendors and outside therapeutic services, including durable medical equipment providers as needed.
Document care accurately and thoroughly to meet payer, regulatory, and professional standards; assist with documentation audits when requested.
Document medical necessity, skilled interventions, progress, goals, and treatment plans, and complete paperwork for scheduling, prior authorization, adaptive equipment, and patient care statistics.
Follow ethical documentation practices and applicable hospital and department policies, Joint Commission requirements, AMA CPT coding requirements, CARF requirements when applicable, and scope-of-practice regulations.
Reflect on professional practice, set development goals, seek clinical education, and participate in departmental in-services and competencies.
Review federal, state, and payer regulations, AMA CPT coding, and the State Practice Act to maintain current regulatory knowledge and assist peers in meeting requirements.
Maintain high ethical, professional, and technical standards and integrate the organization’s core values into everyday activities.