PEDIATRIC SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (01970)

Job Description SummaryThe Outpatient Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients with a variety of pediatric communication disorders within a hospital-based outpatient setting. The Speech-Language Pathologistworks to achieve established goals and objectives and to ensure the provision of optimal, family-centered patient care services.Job DescriptionEssential Functions1) Patient Carea) Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge, in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as requiredb) Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence-based practicec) Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agenciesd) Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans of caree) Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. Delegates duties to other staff appropriately understanding their role, knowledge and capabilityf) Follows the organization's infection control standardsg) Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient careh) Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient's statusi) Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient and family that are realistic, measurable and functionalj) Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings that include rehab potential and prognosis as well as frequency and duration of follow up carek) Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goalsl) Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessarym) Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience.n) Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate o) Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and valuesp) Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures 2)

Documentation/Billinga) Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge and charge entry b) Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient's current status and ongoing needsc) Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completenessd) Takes responsibility to provide accurate information during handoffe) Accurately performs all aspects of chargingi) Entering charges that reflect the documented treatment providedii) Application of appropriate modifiersiii) Charge correctioniv) Co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions3) Productivitya) Strives to meet productivity standard for primary area(s) 4) Technologya) Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organizationb) Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently c) Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance5) Communicationa) Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal)b) Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practicesc) Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested6) Professional Developmenta) Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional developmentb) Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence c) Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students d) Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practicee) Establishes and strives to achieve annual goalsf) Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles 7)

Professional Behaviorsa) Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversationb) Maintain composure during stressful situationsc) Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlinesd) Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day-to-day operations as well as in emergent situationse) Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of commandf) Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the departmentNon-Essential Functions1) Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department2) Performs other duties as assignedMinimum Education RequiredMS in Speech Language Pathology from accredited school requiredMinimum Work ExperiencePrevious clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred.Required Licenses / Registrations SLP - Speech Language PathologistMaintain active license to practice Speech Therapy in MassachusettsRequired Certifications Maintain active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology in Massachusetts