Speech Language Pathologist in Rehabilitation Services (per diem)

NMC is currently recruiting a Speech Language Pathologist in Rehabilitation Services. The position is per diem (varied hours bi-weekly), generally M-F 7a-5:30p. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hourly Range: $32.12 USD to $43.38 USD

Speech Language Pathologist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Speech Language Pathologist provides speech language pathology services to patients in varying states of health and illness. Functions as an essential member of the therapy and multi-disciplinary teams providing direct patient care. Provides evaluation and treatment of the areas of communication, cognition and swallowing.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. SLP has completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY). 

Experience: Prior experienced preferred.

Certifications: SLP has or is working towards current Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. SLP must be licensed by the Vermont Department of Education.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Clinical Practice Manager/Director

Other Contacts: Patients, families, visitors, providers and their staff, business partners and hospital employees

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: Formal and informal speech language and swallowing evaluation Instructional materials; and other patient materials.

Physical Demands: Extended periods of standing and sitting. Ability to assist positioning patients for testing and treatment Manual dexterity and mobility. Moderate amounts of keyboarding.

Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections, contagious disease and the risk of blood-borne diseases, occasional exposure to unpleasant patient and unit elements. May be subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances, including but not limited to accidents, injuries and illness. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Required Protective Equipment: Eye protection, mask, gown, lab coat, non-sterile and sterile medical gloves, leaded radiation apron and gloves. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs thorough, reliable and efficient speech therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and develops and implements appropriate treatment programs based on findings within NMC and ASHA standards of care.

2. Provides exceptional patient care to our community within NMC & ASLHA standards of care evidenced by: 

• Flexibility in schedule to meet the needs of our patients 
• Adapts information for diverse populations and environment 
• Advocates for needs of patients 
• Provides care in ethical and legal manner 
• Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources 
• Protects confidentiality of patients Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner

3. Meets documentation standards:

• Completes timely clinical documentation/order entry
• Complies and follow all payer guidelines/limitations
• Outcome measures demonstrating patients are making statistically significant/meaningful progress

4. Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives as evidenced by:

• Organizes multi-task workload
• Prioritizes tasks/work
• Seeks assistance
• Collects/integrates data from multiple sources

5. Committed to on-going learning and practice of evidence based medicine:

• Successful chart audits demonstrating compliance with established Rehab Services standards of care
• Involvement in yearly review of Rehab Services standards of care
• Up-to-date research on "best practices"

6. Incorporates teaching in delivery service:

• Provides appropriate information to patient
• Assess for barriers to learning
• Uses colleagues as a learning resources
• Supports the preceptorship program

7. Manages self and resources effectively:

• Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
• Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
• Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
• Maintains clean and orderly environment of care
• Ensures traffic control in "sensitive areas"
• Seeks out and accepts feedback
• Requests assistance appropriately

8. Demonstrates the department/job specific skills requisite for patient population served:

• See job specific competencies