Speech Pathologist (Part-time/Days)

Description

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 Speech Pathologist

Part-time/0.1FTE Hours Per Week/Per Diem

Suburban Outpatient Pavilion

POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the Speech Language Pathologist position is to perform evaluation and treatment techniques within the principles of the Code of Ethics of the American Speech Language Hearing Association, and under physician referral for inpatients. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric (infant to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 64 years), and geriatric (over 64 years).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Evaluates patients' history and level of functioning and determines appropriate diagnosis.
• Interprets evaluation findings to the patient, family and significant others.
• Develops appropriate treatment goals for the patient and makes recommendations to the patient, family, and physician regarding treatment program.
• Implements therapy program and maintains accurate documentation as well as re-evaluates and updates the therapy program when appropriate.
• Participates with a multi-disciplinary team in all aspects of treatment; including family conferences, determination of appropriate home and family programming, external/internal support, and patient/family education.
• Complies with all billing and reimbursement procedures.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Quality Assurance plan for the Rehab Center as related to Speech Services as well as delivery of services based upon this criteria.
• Supervises the clinical practicum for graduate students in Speech Pathology as assigned.
• Contributes to the development of departmental goals, policies, and procedures, in accordance with the annual report plan.
• Helps advise on budget preparation according to sub-sectional goals.
• Acts as a consultant for staff members as well as outside agencies and participates in service programs for staff development/staff education purposes.
• Attends and documents participation in staff and mandatory/voluntary in service programs, as well as seeks opportunities for professional growth through attendance at conferences or seminars when appropriate.
• Accomplishes goals established at performance reviews and/or biannual conferences with the Team Leader.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Performs basic housekeeping, supply, and maintenance functions.
• Assists in directing and transporting patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology is required. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology from the American Speech-Hearing Association and licensure from the Commonwealth of PA.
• CPR certification.
• Must obtain Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology from the American Speech-Hearing Association and Licensure from Commonwealth of PA within one (1) year of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Acute care experience including ICU, VFSS and FEES trained preferred
• Acute care experience for both adults and pediatrics preferred

 

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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