Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist page is loaded## Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologistlocations: Rehab Buildingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR1035Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist5435 Rehab-Peds ST**Schedule:** Day Shift. Flexible schedule, 40 hours: either 5 eight-hour days or 4 ten-hour days, Mon - Thurs or Tues - FriType additional details specific to position and/or department.**About the Position**The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders to restore, improve, or maintain the patient’s optimal level of functioning, independence, and quality of life. Education, counseling, and instruction in use of devices and techniques are modalities used to improve functional communication**Overview of Responsibilities*** Evaluates each patient utilizing applicable diagnostic, prognostic, and functional ability assessments.* Re-evaluates patient status at appropriate intervals.* Interprets evaluation data, history, and applicable medical documentation to determine rehabilitation potential and potential benefit from intervention.* Identifies physical, social, and psychological needs of the patient, family/caregivers, and significant others.* Utilizes patient/family/caregiver input in setting functional rehabilitation goals.* Documents goals in functional, measurable terms with stated timeframes.* Incorporates information gained in evaluation and assessment to determine appropriate, specific treatment plan for intervention.* Demonstrates competence in performing all procedures and treatments required in the area of practice, including but not exclusive to those listed in the Competency Inventory.* Demonstrates awareness of continuity of patient care by following established plans.* Modifies patient care based on continual assessment of the patient and the effect of treatment intervention.* Demonstrates skills in identifying, interpreting, and incorporating patient’s psychological, physical, and social responses to intervention.* Provides and/or recommends equipment or supplies for home use, which may include augmentative/alternative communication devices.* Provides education appropriate to each patient’s level of understanding regarding evaluation, treatment, and self-responsibility.* Instructs in home treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation and promote independence in care as appropriate.* Collaborates with patient, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals in planning discharge from rehabilitation services.* Initiates discharge planning at the time of initial evaluation.* Confers and communicates with referring physicians and other appropriate persons through progress notes, letters, evaluations, team meetings, and direct contact concerning the proposed course, progress, and discharge plan of each patient.* Completes clear, concise, and clinically useful documentation in the medical record in a timely manner according to organizational policy.* Provides supervision as appropriate for Clinical Fellows during their Clinical Fellowship Year.* Provides clinical supervision to SLP students on-site.* Participates in and is knowledgeable of QA&I activities.* Ensures patient and departmental safety through work requests, following safety procedures, and other appropriate measures.* Assumes responsibility to see that new speech therapy orders are promptly scheduled and notify manager/director when needed.* Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students as appropriate.* Conducts, participates in, and supervises the training and observation of medical and nursing personnel, students, and others in speech-language pathology.* Markets and promotes speech-language pathology services appropriately.* Assumes responsibility for the direction of speech-language pathology services as assigned by the manager/director.* Submits capital equipment and operating budget recommendations as appropriate.* Arranges for patient care items as appropriate and is responsible for maintaining appropriate supply inventory.* Competently schedules, documents, records patient charges, and completes all paperwork according to organizational policy.* Consults with manager/director regarding department needs and formulates and implements policies for the department upon approval.* Develops and promotes new programs and services.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.**Education & E****xperience*** Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from a CAA accredited program* Preference may be given to individuals with advanced clinical knowledge or expertise**Licensure & Certification*** Must be fully licensed in Indiana to practice as a speech language pathologist. May work with a temporary permit in accordance with Indiana regulations.* If assigned to provide services in Ohio, the SLP is required to hold a current OH license.* Must hold Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or in the process of completing the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) under the supervision of a CCC-SLP.* Basic Life Support certification is required.Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit.The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health.It's more than a place to work.Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care.Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. Therefore, Reid Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. This applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr