PRN Speech Therapist

Speech Therapy Position

Equal employment opportunity is provided. Race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate shall not be a factor in employment for this position. Due to the nature of hospital services, it may become necessary to work extended hours.

Position Summary

Responsible for the delivery of speech therapy services to patients in accordance with an established physician plan of care and in compliance with applicable licensure/certification requirements, Texas state practice act, and the agency's policies and procedures.

Position Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports To: Rehabilitation Clinical Manager/Department Director

Supervises: None

Position Requirements

Minimum Education: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited college and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech and language pathology.

Minimum Work Experience: Two or more years of clinical experience desired.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current licensure in speech pathology as required by the state of Texas.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Specialized training in MBS procedures and evidence of competency in performing modified barium studies preferred. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to meet minimum hiring standards.

Preferred Qualification: Specialized training in MBS procedures and evidence of competency in performing modified barium studies.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to meet the physical demands which include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and transferring; may involve lifting or positioning of patients. Must be able to utilize good judgment, demonstrate patience, and maintain a professional demeanor. Must be able to sustain concentration in a busy and stressful environment. Must work varied hours and schedules. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. May be exposed to violent or disturbed individuals.

Quality Behavioral Expectations

Generally and in all job specific duties: Uses critical thinking skills to determine evidence based solutions. Systematically gathers and reviews pertinent information to prevent errors (PDCA -- Plan, Do, Check, Act). Pursues individual or team learning and growth opportunities to continually build skills. Understands and abides by all safety regulations.

Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations

Generally and in all job specific duties: Maintains patient confidentiality. Rounds regularly with patients, direct reports and/or customers. Uses telephone and elevator etiquette. Acts as an employee ambassador. Committed to know hospital service lines and shows pride in our organization. Uses AIDET when dealing with internal or external customers.

Fiscal Responsibility Behavioral Expectations

Generally and in all job specific duties: Takes responsibility for solving problems. Treats company resources responsibly. Performs work functions timely and accurately. Respects our environment; keeps public areas neat and clean and returns supplies to the appropriate areas.

People Behavioral Expectations

Generally and in all job specific duties: Supports the team through good attendance. Maintains a professional appearance. Creates a positive team environment; flexible and supportive setting an example of cooperation. Uses meaningful communication; provides honest feedback that is valuable and not critical and discourages negative talk and gossip. Respect co-workers.

Job Specific Functions

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
• Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
• Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
• Complies with all HIPAA standards.
• Delivers direct speech therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician and in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Evaluates the patient within 72 hours.
• Plans and develops appropriate speech therapy care plan based on evaluation and as approved by the attending physician.
• Documents patient evaluation on appropriate forms in a timely manner.
• Develops a plan of care and consults with physicians and other members of the healthcare team on an ongoing basis for updates and communication.
• Documents short-term and long-term goals and includes discharge planning activities.
• Includes appropriate staff and family members in goal planning to provide continuity of care.
• Utilizes community resources and agency personnel by proper referral methods.
• Recommends communication devices and aids as indicated and according to patient capability.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment.
• Documents progress in meeting goals and/or documents reasons for failure to meet goals.
• Maintains and submits all required patient documentation relative to care delivered to the patient.
• Documents after each visit.
• Maintains appropriate documents required for billing.
• Confers with hospital staff and family members regarding methods of assisting patient to improve, correct and/or accept level of disability.
• Contacts physicians as necessary and appropriate concerning treatment and progress of patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with all hospital policies related to departmental operations.
• Complies with all local, state and federal regulations and JCAHO guidelines regarding speech-language therapy services and attends staff meetings as requested.
• Conducts staff in-services' as requested.
• Attends ongoing continuing education programs and in-services.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as requested.