Reports to Manager. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to adults and children with speech-language-cognitive impairment and/or other neurogenic communication disorders. Serves as a resource to staff rehabilitation teams and Interns. Participates in departmental programs and activities and serves as a role model of quality clinical practice.
MISSION VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
MISSION We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
VALUES • Trust • Respect • Integrity • Compassion
SERVICE GOALS • Personally connect • Keep everyone informed • Be on their team
Clinical Practice
Completes appropriate assessment per physicians orders and diagnosis. Develops individualized treatment plan including time based functional goals. Reassesses the patient and modifies treatment plan appropriately with respect to objective findings. Communicates directly with physician regarding any requests for changes to physician prescribed therapy. Assures prescription is current. Oversees and supervises patient treatment planning with therapy assistants. Follows all practice act and regulatory guidelines for assistant supervision and patient management. Begins DC planning at the time of evaluation. Incorporates skills learned at continuing education-in-services into daily practice. Utilizes a variety of appropriate evidence-based treatment techniques through individualized treatment planning to optimize outcomes. Instructs patient-family in therapeutic activities provides hand-out when appropriate and documents in the medical records. Communicates with patients and families in a way that is professional and appropriate to their level of understanding and need.
Department Operations
Productivity expectation for assigned area is met. Actively and appropriately participates in meetings, program development, special projects, performance improvement, etc. Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in managing caseload on a daily basis. Proactively seeks to assist others when personal caseload is less than productivity expectation. Holds self accountable for all information related to policy and regulatory guidelines presented in meetings, in-services, in writing and verbally. Accepts responsibility and accountability and performs daily support activities when those personnel are not available. Meets all defined deadlines, license, CPR mandatory ins., TB. Collaborates with all disciplines and ancillary personnel to effectively manage patients. Team norms are consistently followed for communication. When giving direction to support personnel, expectations are made clear.
Documentation
Adheres to department policy times frames for completion of all paperwork, evaluations, notes, and DC summary. Completes within established guidelines all documentation related to patient assessment tools used for outcomes and/or regulatory compliance. Documentation includes appropriate detail to support all billing charges and is completed in a timely fashion to meet payor requirements for prior authorization and continuation of treatment. Content of all documentation is complete and appropriate for diagnosis and condition, i.e., objective functional measures, special tests, and minutes. Signs/cosigns documentation appropriately per practice act and policy.
Professional Development
Maintains professional membership and is encouraged to participate in organizational activities and meetings. After attending continuing education, presents an in-service that will enhance staff knowledge and skills, improve patient management, patient outcomes, and promote fiscally responsible patient management. Serves as a clinical resource related to rehabilitation therapy for other staff throughout the organization and community. Maintains knowledge of clinical practice through literature review. Provides supporting reference articles when presenting in-services, case presentations, etc. Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department. Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared. • Completes mandatory education, annual competencies, and department-specific education within established timeframes. • Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes. • Maintains license, certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year. • Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS, CPR, and other certifications as required by position, department. • Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. • Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process, and compliance. • Complies with established organization and department policies. • Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required. • Serves as a Clinical Instructor for Therapy Students as requested by Departmental Leadership.
Commitment to Beacons six-point Operating System referred to as The Beacon Way
• Leverage innovation everywhere. • Cultivate human talent. • Embrace performance improvement. • Build greatness through accountability. • Use information to improve and advance. • Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education and Experience
The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a masters degree in Speech Language Pathology. License in the State of Michigan is required. Previous acute care in-patient rehab and out-patient treatment beneficial.
Working Conditions
At risk for occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Physical Demands
Sufficient balance and strength necessary in standing to ensure patient safety.