Speech Language Pathologist, Jewish Hospital, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. The organization has more than 12,000 team members and focuses on delivering patient-centered care. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred to the facility. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing treatment services, and planning for discharge. The therapist works as part of a team and contributes to department and organizational goals. The therapist also supports department operations and quality improvement, supervises rehabilitation technicians, therapy assistants, and students as appropriate, maintains compliant clinical documentation, and helps ensure safe and cost-effective care. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, physicians, colleagues, and other customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience as required by the practice setting and facility programmatic needs.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or the State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Effective time management and physician relations skills.
Ability to accept responsibility for contributions to department or program outcomes, quality, and team culture.
Ability to promote a positive team environment and build constructive working relationships.
Consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people.
Ability to participate in and understand clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Self-directed and adaptable.
Effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to adjust communication style for the audience.
Critical-thinking skills for complex situations and process improvements, with ability to use evidence-based practice.
Diplomacy, relationship-building, problem-solving, and inductive reasoning skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with electronic medical record and revenue cycle systems.
Ability to maintain accurate service tracking for billing, productivity, or grant and donation compliance.
Ability to adapt to changing technology platforms and virtual learning features.
Commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism.
Ability to work collaboratively and provide effective customer service.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, develop and implement appropriate treatment plans, deliver therapy services, and provide comprehensive discharge planning.
Provide competent therapy treatment and regular reassessments, modifying treatment as needed to support patients’ functional independence and follow practice guidelines and department policies.
Communicate evaluation results, treatment plans, goals, and patient status to physicians and therapy customers in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, internal customers, and external customers.
Provide cost-effective treatment programming while considering treatment costs and available resources.
Ensure patient charges and clinical documentation comply with regulatory standards and department policies.
Oversee rehabilitation technicians, therapy assistants, and students in accordance with applicable practice acts and organizational policies.
Monitor workflow and review work as appropriate to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are met.
Participate in program development, performance improvement activities, community events, and departmental or programmatic meetings.
Respond professionally to feedback and concerns, using listening and problem-solving skills.
Assist with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new personnel.
Complete required documentation and maintain pertinent patient records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Serve as a role model by demonstrating commitment to professional growth, department growth, and competency.
Organize job duties and responsibilities to work efficiently and productively.
Escalate equipment and supply needs or gaps through appropriate channels.
Assume additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support department goals.
Maintain equipment and the work environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Contribute to department and program operations in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan and mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data.
Follow organizational and departmental safety standards and guidelines.
Collaborate with and support team members, providing effective service to patients, physicians, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.