Speech Language Pathologist
Good Shepherd Rehab
Philadelphia, PA
flexible
Sign-On Bonus

Senior I Speech Language Pathologist

* JOB SUMMARY * Performs tests to evaluate and assess speech, voice, swallowing, dysfluency, cognition and language function using written and oral tests and special instruments. * Provides functional treatment for disorders of speech, voice, swallowing, dysfluency, cognition and language. * Develops therapeutic plans in collaboration with other specialists. * Maintains medical records. Records information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge documents. * Maintains general knowledge of advances in the discipline of speech-language pathology and related areas. * Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly. * Instruct patient and family in techniques to increase functional communication and swallow safety. * Consults with and educates medical staff on speech and swallowing topics, such as communication strategies, speech and language stimulation and swallow safety. * Supervise, train and assess therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations. * Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. * Prepare and deliver lectures to therapy students at area academic programs on topics in area of clinical expertise. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * PATIENT/CUSTOMER * Essential Accountabilities * Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability. * Is professional in all actions and appearance * Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters * Uses resources wisely - as if they were one's own. * Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System. * Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment. * Anticipates patients'/customers' needs and acts accordingly. * Works to enhance patient satisfaction * Assist patients and families * Analyzes problems from the customers' point of view. * Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality. * Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well. * Applies learning for improved performance. * Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others * Strives to understand and value differences in others' race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style. * Clinical Education * Serves as clinical supervisor (if student is available) * Assists with clinical education of students if not the Primary clinical supervisor. * Staff Education: Provides a formal presentation of evidenced-based information (i.e. in-service) * Scholarly Activity: Attendance at institutional in-services, staff meetings and/or continuing education programs * Professional Presentations: Presents self professionally and communicates appropriate evidence based and accurate technical information to professional groups outside of the department. * PATIENT/EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES * Patient Care Providers * Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety * Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position. * Validation of annual competencies required for the position * OPERATIONS * Essential Accountabilities * Therapy Examination - Performs tests to evaluate and assess general speech, voice, swallowing, dysfluency and language function * Therapy Treatment Planning - Develops therapeutic plans with other specialists. * Therapy Treatment Implementation - Provides functional treatment for general disorders of speech, voice, swallowing, dysfluency and language * Applies the Principles of Logic & Scientific Method to the Practice of Speech Therapy * Full compliance with licensure requirements * Ethical & Legal Practice Standards * Therapy Documentation- * Compliance Audits-Total of 2 charts reviewed in a quarter by Site Manager or senior therapist. Done in 2 out of 4 quarters per year. * Qualitative Chart Audit-At least 1 done per year * Productivity Expectations * Health System ID is worn in accordance to GSPP policy * Non-essential Accountabilities * CEQI (Clinical Effectiveness Quality Improvement) * Unit daily operations: Assists Site Manager as directed to support daily operations. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required * Work Experience * 2 years of clinical experience required * Licenses / Certifications * Speech Language Pathologist license required * Certificate of Clinical Competence required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required