Use discretion and independent judgment, assuming the responsibility to provide a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive and/or communication skills, a comprehensive evaluation of swallowing function, and goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential.
Review Physician's referral and patient's condition and medical records to determine required treatment.
Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Consult with other members of healthcare team to help plan and coordinate medical interventions.
Record treatment response, and progress in patients chart or enter information into computer.
Instruct patient and family in home program. Provide fieldwork education, student supervision, education and mentoring to students. Provide patient, family and staff education in techniques and objectives.
Gather material and supplies for individual use and clean and return to appropriate areas at the end of the treatment sessions.
Research participation as appropriate.
Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on speech, language, and dysphagia and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups as assigned.
Complete department and hospital competencies/education requirements as assigned.
This position supervises Clinical Fellowship Year Candidates and those completing their graduate field work practicum.
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
Hybrid
Scope
No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Crouching: Occas
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
Position Status:
Part time Shift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week:
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
Using discretion and independent judgment, the Speech-Language Pathologist assumes the responsibility to provide a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing potential for Acute Care populations. This position requires initiative, action in assigned responsibility, and understanding of physical, mental, psychological and social needs of patient's understanding of communication skills, evaluation and treatment. A desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming is required.
Education Qualifications
Graduate of an approved program satisfying the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's academic practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence. Required
Skills and Abilities
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to write reports, respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulator, or members of the business community and emails. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions for groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. (Required proficiency)
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. (Required proficiency)
Skills with utilizing database software, E-mail, word-processing and/or EPIC. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - ASHA May accept individuals in the process of completing their clinical fellowship year. Required
Speech Language Pathologist License - KDADS Required
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
Stormontvail · Topeka, KS