Pediatric Speech Language Therapist

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Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.

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Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.

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Perform patient evaluations, upon physician referral, to determine problems and goals.

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Prepare reports related to speech-language pathology activities, including performance improvement activities.

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Document appropriately, on the medical record, all speech-language pathology treatments, assessments and evaluations performed for the inpatient and outpatient population.

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Formulate a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.

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Develop and implement effective treatment program in consultation with physicians.  Treat patients in accordance with speech-language pathology standards of care and practice.

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Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; demonstrate sensitivity to psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious or spiritual needs of patients and family.

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Confer with the individual most closely associated with the patient and keep them informed on patient.

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Treat patients of all ages (i.e., pediatric to geriatric), race, gender and disability without bias.

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Perform examinations such as swallowing examinations accurately and communicate results in a timely manner to all appropriate members of the health care team. 

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Interact professionally with patient/family and involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

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Intercede for the patient, when dietary revisions are necessary to prevent aspiration.

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Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and facility policy is followed.

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Maintain records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the department.

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Provide information related to departmental budget considerations associated with speech-pathology needs for optimum patient care and services.

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Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

18.

Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

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Consult other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

20.

Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.

21.

Participate and maintain performance improvement activities for the department.  Complete competency assessments related to personal performance.  Participate in CQI activities.

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Ensure compliance with policies and procedures regarding departmental operations, hospital fire, safety, and infection control.  Maintain medical staff rules/requirements, as well as regulatory body standards.

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Participate in departmental education on performance improvement.  Attend departmental orientation and in-service training for department staff members.  Participate in guidance and educational programs.

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Train personnel utilizing on-the-job training for nursing and other facility staff, as well as departmental staff.

25.

Report to work on time and as scheduled.  Complete work within designated time.

26.

Maintain standards of professional speech-language pathology society procedures and ethical behavior.

27.

Perform SLP services off campus as directed by Rehabilitation Services Director. Comply fully with FHW Driver policies, processes and procedures.

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Other job related duties as assigned

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Willingness to work rotating weekends for inpatient hospital care as assigned.

2.

Willingness to fill in at all rehabilitation department facilities when staffing patterns require.

3.

Maintains patient/resident/employee privacy and confidentiality at all times.

4.

Other job related duties as assigned.