Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist partners with patients and other care providers to provide Speech Language Pathology services to maximize their function and independence in their daily activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.

• Performs evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or other accepted healthcare provider while observing precautions, indications, and contraindications.

• Provides evaluation and treatment in the areas of communication disorders and dysphagia, including modified barium swallow.

• Evaluate patients per department protocols and establish a therapeutic plan of care that includes functional long- and short-term goals. Frequency and duration of treatment are specified in addition to rehabilitation potential.

• Seeks input from the patients and primary caregivers regarding the therapeutic plan of care.

• Provides consultation to the referring physician and other members of the healthcare team regarding the therapeutic and discharge needs of the patient. Attends all pertinent team meetings.

• Monitors and evaluates the treatment effect and progresses the treatment program toward the functional goals established in the treatment plan of care. Modifies the treatment plan of care as necessary.

• Documents all evaluative and therapeutic interactions with the patient per department procedures. Ensures that the documentation is accessible to others on the care team using language that can be easily understood. Uses only department-sanctioned abbreviations.

• Recommends and obtains appropriate communication/swallowing assistive devices to the patient ensuring that instruction has been given in their use.

• Provide appropriate education to the patient or caregiver. Documents response to teaching.

• Understand Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations.

• Maintains clinical knowledge, skills, and competence and shares expertise with others.

• Maintains clinical skills and competence by attending in-services, workshops, and conferences on topics pertinent to Speech and Language Pathology. Provides in-servicing to staff following conference attendance. Ensures that conference materials are accessible to staff.

• Provides in-services regarding clinical knowledge and skills to nursing and other departments.

• Actively assists with the development of new programs and services in Speech Therapy.

• Maintains awareness of professional issues through membership in professional organizations and reading professional publications. Bring pertinent issues to the attention of others on staff.

• Attend departmental staff meetings and/or read and sign off on minutes of meetings not attended.

• Coordinates and ensures Speech and Language coverage.

• Supervises the activities of students and volunteers when appropriate, considering their level of education and training. Ensures adherence to all state mandates and professional organizations'standards.

• Provides mentorship to new staff during orientation, ensuring that the department orientation checklist and basic competencies are completed per departmental procedure.

• Acts as Clinical Instructor to affiliating students per department procedure.

• Performs operational duties in a timely manner.

• Completes all operational paperwork per department procedure including daily charges and

• Medicare Certifications when required.

• Assists in the departmental Performance Improvement processes. Bring performance improvement opportunities to the attention of the Director.

• Takes ownership of the department by active participation in departmental meetings.

• Ensures department cleanliness and maintenance by routinely keeping office and clinical areas clean and neat.

• Assists with routine equipment and space cleaning. Follows all system and department infection control procedures.

• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completes annual compliance courses on time.

• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Responsible, supportive team player.

• Ability to work well in high-stress situations.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

Education and Experience

• Graduate degree required.

• Speech & Language Pathologist license required.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

OSHA standards Category I, exposure to blood/body fluids or tissue. Must be able to work in a high[1]paced environment where multi-tasking, prioritizing, and sound decision-making skills are required. Exposed to disease, illness, infections, strains, and physical injury. Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, (standing up to 8+ hours), twisting, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, occasionally up to 50 lbs. Some stress is related to a high level of responsibility for quality care. The ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English is required.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

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