SpeechLanguage Pathologist PD

Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is accountable for providing diagnostic and rehabilitative services

to pediatric patients at risk for speech voice language hearing communication swallowing and related

disabilities. Services are provided in both the acute care and outpatient setting to children with a range of

developmental and medical diagnoses. The SLP is also accountable for self and department development

and works on projects and assignments aligned with professional interests and departmental needs in

accordance with the established Professional Practice Model.

PATIENT CARE:

Screen identify diagnose intervene and follow-up for disorders of: articulation fluency and voice;

phonology morphology syntax semantics and pragmatics; oral pharyngeal upper-esophageal swallow

and related functions; cognitive aspects of communication; social aspects of communication.

Support and consult to all professionals family members and other communication partners of individuals

with speech voice language communication and swallowing disabilities. Refer when appropriate.

Select fit and establish effective use of appropriate prosthetic/adaptive devices for speaking and

swallowing (e.g. tracheoesophageal valves electrolarynges speaking valves AAC devices).

Use instrument technology to diagnose and treat disorders of communication and swallowing

( nasendoscopy ultrasonography stroboscopy).

Provide aural rehabilitation and related counseling services to individuals with hearing loss and to their

families.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

Partner with front office and management to assure insurance authorization

Prepare and provide timely written reports to physicians families and insurance providers

Monitor and support policies pertaining to patient/family attendance

Measure contributions to the department in terms of productivity and related performance accountabilities.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT:

Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of practices and

programs to improve and maintain quality of services.

Engage in evidenced-based practice activities

Participate in chart reviews and environmental rounds.

Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate specific

populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural

sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.

Demonstrates support for the mission values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are

consistent with the Connecticut Childrens Core Behaviors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision of graduate students or Clinical Fellows (CFs).

LICENSE and/orCERTIFICATION REQUIRED

State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License required;

OR eligible for State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License AND License required within 45 days.

OR documented plan for supervised professional experience approved by the CT Department of Public

Health leading to licensure; License required within one year.

Current Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech Language Hearing Association

within one year of hire.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult child & infant within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of:

Theories principles techniques & practices of professional speech-language pathology

Medical terminology

ICD-9 and CPT medical billing codes

HIPAA and confidentiality requirements for medical records

Skills:

Use beginner to intermediate word processing programs

Effectively communicate with patients families and other providers

Ability to:

Follow routine verbal or written instructions

Gather data compile information & prepare reports

Make administrative and procedural decisions

Supervise and train new employees and students

Organize resources and establish priorities

Operate within the collaborative framework of interdisciplinary patient care

Analyze and solve complex problems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting 5%; Sitting 20%; Walking20%; Standing 20%; Bending 10%; Keyboarding 15%; Telephone

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates