Under the direction of the Director of Rehab, the Speech/Language Pathologist is responsible for direct patient care and related documentation and care of patient records.
The Speech/Language Pathologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit—adolescent through geriatric. The Speech/Language Pathologist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Inpatient Speech Pathology & Audiology’s policies and procedures.
Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.
EDUCATION:
Completion of a Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
New graduates acceptable; One (1) to two (2) years Speech Therapy experience preferred.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed as a Speech Pathologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check, Cogent and PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Central Register (Childline).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with management, staff, patients, and visitors.
Valid PA driver's license required for travel.
CPR certification is required and must be maintained.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care appropriate to the age specific need and culture of the patient served.
Must be a fluent speaker of the English language and be able to communicate in an effective manner with staff, patients, families, or significant others, management, and other professionals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Moderate work: duties require exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally (approximately 10-33% of shift), and/or up to 10-25 lbs. of force frequently (approximately 33-66% of shift).
Position involves lifting/transferring patients , carrying objects, pushing wheelchairs , sitting and working in reaching and strained positions throughout shift.
Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.
Must be able to travel to other sites as required.
ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:
Occasional exposure to blood and body substances.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in well-lit office, gym, and patient care areas.
Required Skills
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB: | | | | E = Essential Element NE = Nonessential Element | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 85% Evaluates, plans and implements treatment for patient caseload as | | assigned. Documents in EMR accurately, thoroughly and with relevant | | content to comply with inpatient regulations and to support | | justification of inpatient stay. Recommends treatment plan and frequency | | for patients. Educates patients, patient’s families or significant | | individuals in procedures related to the therapy goals. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 10% Attends and participates in patient care staffings, and program | | meetings as required. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 3% Prepares all clinical records in accordance with departmental and | | hospital-wide policy. Prepares reports of Videofluoroscopy evaluations | | for distribution to referring individuals and agencies. Attends patient | | care meetings (weekly staffing) as required. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2% Coordinates patients’ treatment programs with other team members. | | Makes arrangements for coverage of caseload in his/her absence. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Required Experience
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB: | | | | E = Essential Element NE = Nonessential Element | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 85% Evaluates, plans and implements treatment for patient caseload as | | assigned. Documents in EMR accurately, thoroughly and with relevant | | content to comply with inpatient regulations and to support | | justification of inpatient stay. Recommends treatment plan and frequency | | for patients. Educates patients, patient’s families or significant | | individuals in procedures related to the therapy goals. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 10% Attends and participates in patient care staffings, and program | | meetings as required. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 3% Prepares all clinical records in accordance with departmental and | | hospital-wide policy. Prepares reports of Videofluoroscopy evaluations | | for distribution to referring individuals and agencies. Attends patient | | care meetings (weekly staffing) as required. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2% Coordinates patients’ treatment programs with other team members. | | Makes arrangements for coverage of caseload in his/her absence. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+