Ambulatory Speech Pathologist

Summary The Speech-Language Pathologist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/ Supervisor of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Speech-Language Pathologist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations throughout episode of care. Principal Duties And Responsibilities Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Principal Duties Examines and evaluates patientsEstablishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of careImplements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictionsDirects and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of careEvaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordinglyEducates and trains patients/caregiversAnticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resourcesCompletes documentation and charges timely and accurately, in compliance with department policyCompletes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standardsConsistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical careSeeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient careRecommends and refers for additional diagnostic testing and/or servicesComplies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelinesParticipates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiativesSupports and promotes departmental teamworkCompletes mandatory departmental and hospital training on time Additional Duties may include Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools.Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver needDetermines priorities according to departmental and patient care needParticipates in community based professional events. Participates in ongoing educational activities. Communication Demonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within Brown University Health and in the community. Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communicationCommunicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleaguesCommunicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener Independent Actions Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices Refers specific complex problems to ACM/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is requiredIndependently sets goals for professional developmentMembership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged Performs other duties as assigned. Education Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.Active Speech-Language Pathologist license, or provisional license for Clinical Fellows completing clinical fellowship year, in state in which they practice.Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). For clinical fellows, evidence of pursuit of ASHA certification.Active BLS certification Experience One year experience, or eligibility for provisional license. Clinical Fellows will be considered. Supervisory Responsibility A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible for the clinical supervision of supportive personnel, Clinical Fellows, volunteers, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients. Pay Range $74,672.00-$123,198.40 EEO Statement Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type M-F, flexible on days Work Shift Day Daily Hours 10 hours Driving Required No