$4,500 Sign On Bonus for Speech Language Pathologists, Outpatient Available

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. With over 12,000 team members, UofL Health is focused on delivering patient-centered care.

About the role

The therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments to modify treatment, maximizing patients’ potential for functional independence, in accordance with practice guidelines and department policies.
• Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) through timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients).
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with patients, family members, internal customers, and external customers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources, providing cost-effective treatment programming.
• Ensures patient charges and clinical documentation comply with regulatory standards and department policies.
• Oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students consistent with discipline practice acts and organizational policies.
• Self-monitors workflow to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Actively participates in program development, performance improvement activities, and community events.
• Responds to feedback and concerns professionally, demonstrating effective listening, problem-solving, and participatory management.
• Assists with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new personnel.
• Completes required documentation and maintains records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating commitment to professional growth, department growth, and competency.
• Organizes job duties and responsibilities efficiently to maintain productivity.
• Actively participates in departmental/programmatic meetings, constructively expressing concerns and ideas.
• Escalates equipment, supply needs, and gaps through appropriate pathways.
• Assumes additional leadership responsibilities to support department goals as needed.
• Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Contributes to the organization and operation of the department/programs within the organization’s strategic plan and mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or Doctorate level degree from an accredited college or university (required).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required).

Skills

• Effective time management and physician relations.
• Accepts responsibility for contributions to departmental/programmatic outcomes, quality, and team culture.
• Promotes a strong positive team environment and builds constructive team relationships.
• Demonstrates consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards.
• Effective role model for clinical practice services and developments within the rehab professions.
• Adapts to changed circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people to reach goals.
• Participates in and understands clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Self-directed and adaptable.
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written formats, adjusting style to meet audience needs.
• Maintains effective communication regarding therapy programs, facility programs, and departmental issues.
• Critical thinking through complex situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice.
• Diplomacy and relationship-building to promote a positive team culture.
• Problem-solving and inductive reasoning to develop creative solutions to operational issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in electronic medical record and revenue cycle systems.
• Ensures thorough and efficient tracking of services for billing, productivity, or compliance with charitable grants.
• Adapts easily to changing technology platforms and virtual learning features.

Core Expectations

At UofL Health, employees are expected to live the values of honesty, integrity, and compassion by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit.
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those served.
• Working together as a team to achieve goals.
• Improving continuously by listening and responding to feedback.
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those served.
• Using resources wisely.
• Understanding how individual roles contribute to the success of UofL Health.