Required Experience:
SLP student clinical practicums
Required Education:
Masters or Doctorate of Speech-Language Pathology; Iowa Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure
Position Summary:
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech-language pathology. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to best meet patient needs.
Essential Function:
- Follows established departmental procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, environmental and infection control standards and hospital policies including compliance policies.
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Ensures accurate and timely completion of patient’s therapy documentation and that patient records are treated as protected health information. Adheres to the policies and procedures regarding HIPAA guidelines.
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Perform initial and ongoing speech-language pathology evaluations according to ASHA standards of practice as well as state standards.
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Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including patient goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
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Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
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Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
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Evaluate communication, cognitive, swallowing and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
- Report patient progress to patient, approved patient caregivers and family members, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
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Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
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Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
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Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and speech-language pathology.
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Adapts speech-language pathology interventions to meet the needs of patients from a variety of abilities, backgrounds and ages.
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Conducts or participates in training staff in speech-language pathology techniques and procedures as appropriate.
- Assists with the scheduling of patients.
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Collaborates with other medical professionals, patients and family members to provide the highest level of patient care.
Other Job Duties:
- Provides input and participates in budgeting, strategic planning and marketing related to speech-language pathology services as needed.
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Consistently and routinely checks email and organization intranet communication.
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Organize, plan, and prioritize work daily.
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Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings and hospital projects as requested.
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Attends meetings as required.
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Works and communicates effectively with Rehab staff, Med/Surg unit staff, Medical Clinic staff, contractors as well as the community and customers.
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Promote good intra and inter organization communications and relationships.
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Maintain professional growth and development.
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Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Hard Skill Requirement:
- Perform basic levels in Excel, Word, and Outlook
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Technologically adept
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Ability to work with minimal supervision
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Proficient in EMR system use
Soft Skill Requirement:
- Time management to ensure the workload is prioritized to the needs of the day, week and month based on the demands of departmental urgency.
- Actions and behavior that aligns with the organization’s strategic priorities, goals, and values.
- Critical thinking skills to assess and discern level of prioritization for workload
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Excellent organizational skills and the ability to flex when necessary to coordinate and manage across multiple priorities.
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High level of professionalism with ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ages.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
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Lifts supplies and equipment
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Near visual acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
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Prolonged standing and walking
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Ability to kneel and crawl on the floor with pediatric patients
Working Conditions:
- Pleasant climate-controlled atmosphere typically. Work conditions may vary with patient care setting i.e. home care, contract facilities, etc.
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Travel may be required.
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Occasionally subjected to unpleasant sights or odors
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Occasionally stressful from patient demands, multiple inquiries and requests
