Speech Pathologist

Summary The Speech-Language Pathologist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department. The role includes screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, management, counseling/education, documentation, and referral for inpatients and outpatients demonstrating speech, voice, feeding, swallowing, language, and/or cognitive impairments. Employees are expected to embody Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, as well as the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. Responsibilities Communication Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients, caregivers, and colleagues Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener Principal Duties Evaluates speech, voice, language, feeding/swallowing, and/or cognitive impairments Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly Educates and trains patients/caregivers Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources Completes documentation and charges timely and accurately, in compliance with department policy Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care Recommends and refers for additional diagnostic testing and/or services Develops, selects, and prescribes multimodal augmentative and alternative communication systems, including unaided strategies (e.g., manual signs/gestures) and aided strategies (e.g., speech-generating devices, manual communication boards, picture schedules) Selects, fits, and establishes effective use of appropriate prosthetic/adaptive devices for communication and swallowing (e.g., electrolarynges, speaking valves) Uses instrumental technology to diagnose and treat disorders of communication and swallowing (e.g., Videofluoroscopy for speech and swallowing, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, Videostroboscopy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, computer technology) Services patients and their families/caregivers with hearing loss (e.g., auditory training for patients with cochlear implants and hearing aids; speech and language intervention secondary to hearing loss) Provides assessment and intervention for patients diagnosed with auditory processing disorders Screens patients for hearing loss or middle ear pathology using conventional pure-tone air conduction methods Modifies and/or enhances communication performance (e.g., accent modification, care and improvement of the professional voice) Additional Duties Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver need Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need Participates in community based professional events Participates in ongoing educational activities Supports and promotes departmental teamwork Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training on time Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution State License issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health, or Provisional Rhode Island State License for Clinical Fellows involved in supervised clinical fellowship year Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); for clinical fellows, evidence of pursuit of ASHA certification required One to two years’ experience or eligibility for provisional license from the State of Rhode Island; clinical fellows will be considered Work Environment and Physical Requirements Fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs. Independent Action Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required. Independently sets goals for professional development. Membership and involvement in discipline-specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged. Supervisory Responsibility No direct supervision. However, pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Licensing Speech-Language Pathologist, a licensed therapist shall at all times be responsible for the clinical supervision of supportive personnel, Clinical Fellows, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients, including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals. Pay Range $74,672.00 - $123,198.40 EEO Statement Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type M-F 7:30-6 (flexible days of the week) Work Shift Day Daily Hours 10 hours Driving Required No #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown University Health