Speech Language Pathologist (Pediatric Outpatient)
About The Position
Competently interpret the patients’ history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patient's areas of deficits. Based on problems identified, the speech language pathologist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Requirements
- Master's Degree: Speech Pathology
- LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio
- Basic computer skills.
- Specialized knowledge in the areas of cognition, aphasia, dysphagia, video fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallowing experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates patient communication, cognitive, functional status and/or swallowing, then develops, and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment.
- Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate.
- Performs and interprets instrumental exams and hearing screens as needed.
- Therapist is responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.
- Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and caregiver/family.
- Recommends diets/instrumentals required for discharge.
- Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.
- Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan.
- Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.
- Supervises patient assignments and duties of the rehabilitation tech, as applicable.
- Involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.
- Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management.
- Takes active role in orienting new staff members.
- Serves as clinical instructor for affiliating SLP students and/or CFY placements.
- Serves as an advocate for the discipline on the multidisciplinary team.
- Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
