Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow (CF) - MDHC

Brief Description

Responsible for assessments and treatments of speech and language disorders, including development, mental, and organic involvement. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides services in speech pathology or audio logy in accordance with the American Speech & Hearing Association's scope of practice guidelines. Demonstrates competency in the skills required by the facility on at least a bi-annual basis.
• Assists the physician in assessing the patient's level of functioning and the development (and revision, as necessary) of the plan of care by applying appropriate tests for speech, hearing and language disorders.
• Records and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition to the physician and/or nursing and other staff involved.
• Recommends hearing tests by audiologist when necessary. Checks hearing aids.
• Assesses the patient's communication, oral-motor integrity, cognitive status, memory and problem solving activities, hearing and speech fluency and quality.
• Evaluates and regularly re-evaluates the speech pathology needs of the patient initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the patient's plan of care. Assesses the patient's continual care needs. Includes all problems identified in the assessment in the plan of care or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Initiates diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the patient's care and safety. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the patient or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient, family, and other health care team members in the phases of Speech Pathology in which they may assist the patient as appropriate to the patient's condition. Utilizes facility educational material as appropriate.
• Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professions. Attends patient care conferences. Initiates patient care conferences for complex and/or multi disciplinary patients when needed or helpful to ensure good coordination of care.
• Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits evaluation reports within 48 hours of the evaluation session.

Non-essential Duties

• Cooperates and consults with appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and arranged by the Speech Therapy Supervisor.
• Attends meetings and serves on a variety of patient care and strategic planning committees as assigned by the Supervisor or the Assistant Director.
• Participates in the quality improvement program of the facility.

Requirements

Formal education required

Master's degree with a major in speech-language pathology.

BLS certification is required.

Previous Experience Required

Minimum of one year of experience in speech-language pathology and/or pediatric affiliation.

Summary

Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients!

We RECOGNIZE ability and REWARD excellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits:

• Excellent individual/family benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO