SPEECH THERAPIST NB

Speech Pathologist

The Speech Pathologist will be directly involved in patient evaluation and treatment acting as an integral member of the rehabilitation team. Provides assessment, diagnoses, implementing treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC-Seton Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC-Seton Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC-Seton Medical Center's strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient's Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives.

The Speech Language Pathologist will also be involved in preceptorship for the student intern program and program development for speech pathology services throughout the hospital. Provide effective, efficient, and quality care for a geriatric and adult population. Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor and/or director of rehab.

This position covers both locations: Seton Medical Center, in Daly City, CA, and Seton Coastside in Moss Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

A. Meets customer service expectations and AHMC Activities.

B. Demonstrates Core Values and supports Mission, Vision and Values and Code of Conduct.

C. Safeguards self/others and physical plant and equipment.

D. Performance Improvement

E. Essential Job Functions

1. Ensures all state, federal and local regulations and requirements.

2. Performs diagnostic swallowing evaluations

3. Performs diagnostic voice/cognitive evaluations

4. Maintains accurate written records in a timely manner

5. Analyzes tests and measurements and makes skilled recommendations based on professional competence in the planning, implementation and education of a therapeutic program

6. Successfully communicates information both orally and in writing to other medical professionals.

7. Adapts/adjusts and monitors evaluation and treatment plan as needed

8. Interprets tests and measurements and educates patients/ families and other healthcare providers.

9. Keeps current with development in speech and language pathology but attending seminars and workshops for State License(s)

10. Consistently applies infection control policies/practices.

11. Understands and practices standard precautions for self and others in patient care activities.

12. Understands and practices appropriate disease-specific isolation.

13. Ensures sterility of supplies and equipment.

14. Meets population/age specific competencies per unit specific addendum.

15. Attends department specific education/training, inservices, and staff meetings.

16. Ability to perform patient care within the designated time frame and follows recommendations in accordance with AHMC policies and procedures.

17. Ability to work independently without constant supervision.

18. Knows all speech therapy standards and protocols for adult and geriatric patients.

19. Demonstrates knowledge of the theory, techniques, and practices of professional speech therapy.

20. Demonstrates knowledge of the use, care and maintenance of therapy services equipment.

21. Maintains open and collaborative working relationships with staff and physicians in order to maintain a pleasant work environment and a professional image of the Speech Therapy Department.

22. Protects patient privacy and confidentiality via HIPAA.

23. Ability to work effectively with Physical and Occupational Therapy Staff.

24. Ability to properly and efficiently manage patient flow and exams independently.

25. Responds to difficult situations in a professional manner and a positive attitude.

26. Maintains HIPAA when discussing patient information with supervisor, therapists, physicians, case managers and other patient care team members

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program or equivalent education/experience.

Minimum of at least 1 year of experience as an independent licensed clinician (SLP) in an acute care/post acute care setting.

Licenses/Certifications: SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. Possess and maintain a current BLS certification.