Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Supervisor: Director of Therapy

Department: Compass Community Health

Work Location: 11th Street Clinic

Supervises: Not Applicable

Date Effective: February 2023

Position Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist provides comprehensive differential diagnostic evaluations using formal and informal measures. Provides development and implementation of management/education/treatment programs for individuals with communicative disorders for those served through Compass Community Health. Also serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides comprehensive differential diagnostic evaluations using formal and informal measures.

2. Provides management/treatment programs for individuals with communication disorders.

3. Provides appropriate case management/therapeutic intervention.

4. Provides appropriate written documentation of services provided.

5. Assumes responsibility for ancillary/priority services within department and contributes to development of department by participating in special projects/programs.

Secondary Functions:

Secondary functions are duties, which are not exclusive of the position, and can be performed by other positions; however, secondary duties are to be performed for the efficiency of Compass Community Health.

1. Assists with office and administrative tasks as needed.
2. Performs any other duties as assigned by your supervisor in collaboration with the Clinic and Compliance Director, and Medical Director.
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals including patients, family members, and other providers.
4. Explain to patients and family the roles and responsibilities of each team member and how they will work together to provide services.
5. Remain fluent in terminology pertaining to a healthcare setting.
6. Respect and respond to the leadership displayed by other providers in a healthcare setting or team.
7. Facilitate collaborative care by sharing relevant information with others through communications that are authorized by the patient and are permissible under HIPPA and related laws, regulations, and policies.
8. Assess the nature of the patient's family and social support system that have an impact on healthcare.
9. Ensure the flow and exchange of information among the patient, family members and linked providers.
10. Support patients in considering and accessing complementary and alternative services designed to support health and wellness.
11. Provide information, education, guidance and support to family members and other caregivers.
12. Establish and pursue individual and team-based improvement goals.
13. Foster and value diversity in terms of the composition of the team members in all roles.

Competencies:

1. Core values consistent with a patient/family-centered approach to care.
2. Demonstrates professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
3. Demonstrates a positive, respectful attitude and professional customer service.
4. Always maintains patient confidentiality as required by 42 CFR and HIPAA.
5. Safeguards healthcare consumer privacy and confidentiality with respect to communication, documentation, and data.
6. Proactively acts as a patient advocate, responding with empathy and respect to resolve patient/family concerns.
7. Recognizes and responds to opportunities for improvement.
8. Demonstrates continual learning skills, effects changes in approach to care based on established, evidence-based practice.
9. Demonstrates professional practice behavior.
10. Provides mentoring/coaching of other population health and care coordination team members.
11. Cultivates effective partnerships, effectively collaborates with all practice providers.
12. Demonstrates understanding in use of IT resources and patient databases.
13. Demonstrates understanding and importance of data collection and analysis and is able to work with internal and external IT resources on collection and reporting methods.
14. Demonstrates effective delegation skills to streamline operational workflows and optimize inter-office resources.

Minimum Qualifications, Including Training and Experience:

1. Requires Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology; prefer experience with individuals with developmental disability.
2. Must be Licensed by the Ohio State Board of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology; Complete First Aid and CPR certification within probationary period; and maintain certification as scheduled by Compass Community Health. May be required to obtain course work at own expense for initial certification as well as renewals.
3. Prior experience working in patient/family health care environment preferred.
4. Proficient in communication technologies.
5. Previous experience with health IT systems, EHR, and health IT systems preferred.
6. Previous experience working with disparate populations preferred.
7. Effective organizational skills and ability to collect and maintain data required.
8. Maintains applicable agency trainings.
9. Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to be physically active throughout the workday.
10. Valid Ohio Driver's license; must be able to transport self. Must be able to maintain insurability as required by Board policy.

Our Mission: To provide access to quality healthcare to all members of our community.

Our Vision: To be the healthcare provider of choice in our region.

Our Core Values: Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Compassion.