Speech Pathologist IP Diem Hopewell

Speech Pathologist Diem

Assesses and evaluates patients and determines appropriate treatment plan. Plans and provides speech language and swallowing therapy services. Documents all aspects of speech language pathology services in a timely and effective manner.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduation from accredited speech language pathology school or education approved by NJ State Board of Speech Language Pathology Examiners. Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee.

Experience: One year experience preferred with patient populations specific to the position including acute adult inpatient, adult outpatient, or pediatric.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

2 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if working in acute care setting. Stroke education is only applicable to those working with patients in the stroke program.

Knowledge and Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence.

Special Training: Ongoing continuing education courses.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

Essential Functions

• Evaluate and treat patients in the hospital, outpatient clinic and in the home under the hospital at home program.
• Gathers and synthesizes data from patient and family, patient records, direct observation, and other healthcare providers. Uses appropriate and thorough evaluation techniques and standardized testing as needed.
• Works within the scope of services policy for speech language pathology.
• Develops treatment plans and establishes measurable goals for patients. Implements treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatment procedures, exercises, and facilitation.
• Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in therapies and activities to improve the patient's level of function, facilitate discharge, and maximize carryover of home instructions.
• Coordinates care with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other CH interdisciplinary team members. Coordinates with healthcare providers and others outside of CH when needed including effective communication and advocacy for patients.
• Documents completely and effectively in communicating essential aspects of care including evaluation, care, attendance, and discharge of the patient. Documents time spent with patient and ensures report is accurate and clear. Documents patient encounter to include date and time and that the charging is accurate.
• Completes data reports, questionnaires, and surveys measuring patient outcomes completely as required. Ensures documentation is timely, including submission of attendance and charging records or "billing sheets".
• Engages in professional development of self and staff. Participates in educational opportunities and self-directed learning. Participates in committees, special projects, performance improvement (PI) activities, and presentations to community, including occasional participation in events outside of work hours as needed.
• Takes responsibility for problems or issues related to patient care or department operations. Attempts to understand various points of view and employs positive problem solving techniques and works toward full resolution of issues.
• Shifts among campuses to fulfill patient needs as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Pinching/fine motor activities. Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Keyboard use/repetitive motion. Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear, Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Dust/Particulate Matter.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program