Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Provides patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to care giver staff. Involves in clinical program development.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direct supervision from Director of Rehabilitation.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• May supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants;
• Rehab Techs and/or Rehab Aides, CFY's and students involved in the program.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Screens patients.
• Evaluates patients and develops plans of care.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing patient care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
• Under a physician's order, provides direct patient treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Treatment venue includes one-on-one, supervised and group.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Consults with and trains patients and care givers.
• Makes sure efficiencies are monitored on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
• Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of reimbursement regulations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, care givers, team members, customers and supervisor.
• Promotes positive customer relations.
• Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.
• May participate in clinical program development and implementation.
• May participate in the training and orientation of other staff.
• May participate in the interview process for new staff.
• May participate in census building and marketing activities.
• Demonstrates an ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, care givers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Knowledge Skills Experience Required

• Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology and Professional Licensure where required by state law; two years clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Able to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Environmental Demands: Work is performed in the Rehabilitation Department, patient care units, and in the community (community integration outings, appointments, etc).
• Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, anti-neoplastic pharmaceuticals and other materials and substances that may be used in patient care or on the patient care unit.
• Essential Physical Demands: Occasional physical effort with medium to heavy objects. Transferring patients weighing between 100 to 250 lbs. is occasionally required. Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary. Good hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations and marketing activities. Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, for manipulation of equipment and for direct patient care. Good visual skills required for patient assessment, documentation and report analysis.
• Essential Mental Demands: Requires intense attention and concentration. Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others. Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds. Ability to articulate and comprehend the English Language.