Speech/Language Pathologist - CCC Job at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network Philadelphia, PA 19104

Seeking a candidate that has 3+ years of experience in the acute care setting. Ideal candidate has experience in the ICU and is competent with MBS.
  • 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
  • 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 (after gaining one year of clinical experience & 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)
        • Attendance at institutional in-services, staff meetings and/or continuing education programs
      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
        • Therapy Treatment Planning
        • Therapy Treatment Implementation
        • 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)
  • 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
        • Completion of clinical fellowship program required
        Licenses / Certifications
        • Speech Language Pathologist license required
        • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology required
        • Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Location: Good Shepherd Penn Partners · HUP IP GSPP - Speech & Communications
Schedule: Per Diem, Day Shift, 8-4:30



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