ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
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Conducts speech-language pathology evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
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Selects evaluation procedures that reflect understanding of the patient’s diagnosis, abilities, and limitations.
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Administers evaluation procedures according to the guidelines of speech-language pathology; adapts evaluation procedures as indicated to accommodate the specific needs of patients.
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Interprets evaluation results, develops an integrated diagnostic impression, and makes recommendations.
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Performs re-evaluations according to departmental policies, change in patient’s status or response to treatment.
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Educates patient and caregiver regarding evaluation findings and management of care recommendations.
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Establishes treatment/therapy goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.
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Formulates treatment goals and plans that reflect the patient’s unique psychological and functional deficits.
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Establishes and modifies measurable and attainable short and long-term goals in collaboration with patient and/or caregiver.
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Communicates patient care and discharge needs to team members as needed. Arranges for appropriate follow-up.
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Establishes treatment priorities based on evaluation results and the specific needs of the patients.
Administrative & Operational Duties: Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.
Completes area specific documentation in an accurate thorough and timely manner according to department standards. Completes patient care charges accurately. Meets area specific productivity standards. Participates in the peer review process. Completes form thoroughly, gives meaningful and constructive feedback, and provides learning experience to peer. Completes mandatory requirements (ex: CPR, and license renewal) within the required time frame. Follows all isolation and infection guidelines and dons/doffs personal protective equipment appropriately. Manages own caseload and schedule. Ensures accurate and appropriate patient assignment.
Continuing Education & Development: Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.
Initiates independent learning opportunities, seeks out and integrates new information in daily practice. Communicates learning needs to supervisor. Stays current with advances in speech-language pathology treatments and techniques through attendance of professional meetings, continuing education, and reading of current literature. Shows knowledge of professional federal and state rules and regulations governing the practice of speech-language pathology.
Leadership & Influence: Participates in the development and evaluation of speech-language pathology programs.
Identifies assigned needs and communicates with others and supervisor. Contributes to the development and updating of unit files and other pertinent resource material. Participates in departmental projects and initiatives. Collects data required to complete research projects, clinical outcome studies, and departmental quality improvement projects in compliance with the Joint Commission standards. Contributes to the assessment, planning, and implementation of speech-language pathology programs in collaboration with supervisor and peers.
Professionalism & Values:
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Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.
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Serves as clinical resource for other health care professionals on assigned floors.
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Works as part of the SLP team, helping and supporting staff members as needed; listens to and seeks feedback from others; shares knowledge with others in positive manner; expresses opinions clearly.
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Accommodates to change by being adaptable and flexible and maintains professional demeanor during periods of stress.
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Attends and participates in all mandatory department meetings. Arrives prepared and on time.
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Accepts and completes additional assignments as requested by supervisor, including membership in department and hospital task forces and committees.
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Provides at least on evidence-based area in-service annually. Provides in-services to other hospital personnel as requested.
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Prepares for a verbal presentation using peer-reviewed journals and presents this information in a clear, organized, and concise manner.
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Participates responsibly in the supervisory process, follows through on suggestions and recommendations, and utilizes supervision time for own professional growth. Comes prepared to meetings.
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Develops and meets annual goals with a high quality of performance.
Conducts student performance evaluations, discusses evaluation with students, and submits the completed form to the student program coordinator in a timely fashion. Utilizes hospital’s Values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission. Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures
May occasionally assist or precept students or observers with supervision
Provides basic in-services when requested.
Research, Quality Improvement, and Scholarship:
May attend or minimally support research or QI projects.