Speech-Language Pathologist

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee’s leading healthcare system, we are committed not only to the health of our communities, but also to the growth, support, and success of our team members.Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With over 80 points of access across the region, including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission-driven team changing lives every day.Our core values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE), guide everything we do. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating differences, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.Excellence. Every person. Every time.**Hamilton Health Care System, Inc.**# Job Description and Performance Standards**Title:** Speech-Language Pathologist - 554436406**Department:** Speech Therapy**Reports To:** Therapy Supervisor## JOB SUMMARYThe Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for providing patient care necessary to assure that provision of quality care speech therapy is carried out in a productive manner and to contribute to the goals and objectives of Hamilton Medical Center. Administers speech therapy with emphasis on geriatrics. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and competency skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and assess data reflective of the patient’s current status in relation to their age specific needs.### JOB QUALIFICATIONS**Education:** Graduate of an accredited college of Speech Therapy as evidenced by primary source of verification.**Licensure:** Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in the State of Georgia or eligible for license.**Experience:** Five (5) years or more preferred.**Skills:** American Heart Association BLS preferred. Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs, and being appropriate for age group of patient served. Vast knowledge of therapy skills.ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONSWorks a flexible schedule to accommodate patients and physicians. Weekend and holiday rotation. Accurate and timely submission of paperwork is required, meeting documentation requirements, as well as exceptional organizational skills. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT**Required to display characteristics consistent with accomplishing the needs of the patient and completion of required documentation. On occasion it may be taxing mentally depending on patient and patient family needs.**Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients.**Possesses knowledge of growth and development (physical, cognitive and psychosocial.)Interacts appropriately according to developmental stage.Assesses age specific data.Interprets age specific data.Utilizes age appropriate communication skills.Involves patient/family in plan of care.Possesses/uses knowledge and skills to perform specific treatments.Performs thorough and complete evaluation for patients upon receipt ofMD referral.Verifies physician order according to Departmental policy prior to initiating evaluation.Demonstrates consistent ability to select appropriate evaluation procedures to identify specific patient populations.Conducts evaluation in a timely and appropriate manner.Demonstrates consistent ability to interpret evaluation results and develop treatment plan.Documents evaluation and treatment plan according to Departmental policy.Communicates with Therapy Supervisor per protocol to ensure that proper procedures and orders are carried out, as well as ensure that coordination of care is accomplished.**Administers speech therapy treatment to patients according to Department standard****operating procedures in order to maximize their potential physical functioning.**Acquires and maintains the skills necessary to perform treatment in NICU and acute care setting.Treats patients of all age populations as per treatment plan, goals and time frame in accordance with established Departmental policy.Evaluates patient response to treatment and modifies treatment plan if needed.Documents ongoing treatment according to Department policy.Provides for patient safety at all times, as per Department policy.Evaluates patient’s readiness for treatment based on established treatment goals indicated in documentation.Evaluates patient treatment needs and pursues follow-up program (referrals, home exercise, etc.) as documented in the summary.**Maintains and completes accurate documentation, Department records, and reports.**Maintains and completes accurate written patient care records in a timely manner in compliance with JCAHO and Department policy.Records all patient charges accurately before the end of each day.Provides informal interdepartmental reporting to insure the continuity of patient care.Completes any special documentation established for P.I. purposes in requested time frame.**Ensure effective communication processes regarding acute care clinical staff.**Maintains continuous effective communication among acute care staff including exchange of professional information as documented by participation in staff meetings and daily interpersonal communication to ensure continuity of care.Maintains effective communication with physicians by routinely providing written progress summaries and discharge summaries as indicated.Consults with physician to clarify referrals, discuss patient response to treatment modification.Maintains continuous effective interdepartmental communication by participation in discharge planning and coordination of patient care with Nursing, Therapy and other team members.Communicates treatment plan and goals clearly to patient and/or family as indicated in progress notes.Teaches patient and/or family to perform or assist with selected activities and documents patient/family response.**Contributes to the efficient and productive operation of the acute care department.**Notifies designated person of need for supply reordering.Assists in maintaining a clean and safe working environment.Demonstrates knowledge of codes and appropriate actions by participating in staff meetings and drills.Participates in PI monitoring and studies as requested.Completes other duties as assigned.Orients new personnel as requested according to Department policy.**Contributes to the daily management of patient care.**Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing daily patient assignments as directed.Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set appropriate priorities by effective scheduling.Administers patient care by appropriate use of supportive personnel in carrying out treatment program.Assists with other daily needs as determined by Therapy Supervisor.**Maintains commitment to professional growth and competency.**Identifies own learning needs by seeking colleagues input for unfamiliar or unusual procedures or cases.Maintains professional skill level as documented by attendance at professional seminars and Departmental in-services as assigned by Supervisor.Reviews current literature in the field as demonstrated by contributing this to staff in-services or conferences.Provides in-services to staff on areas of professional expertise, seminars attended and other topics as requested.Provides interdepartmental in-services as requested.Instructs students and volunteers as appropriate to 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