Speech Pathologist

3 days ago


Providence, United States Brown University Health Full time

Summary:
The Speech-Language Pathologist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides clinical services including screening assessment diagnosis intervention management counseling/education documentation and referral for inpatients and outpatients demonstrating speech voice feeding swallowing language and/or cognitive impairments.

Responsibilities:
Communication Demonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients caregivers rehabilitation staff providers and other health care professionals both within the academic medical center and in the community.  Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication  Communicates clearly respectfully and honestly with patients and/or caregivers and colleagues Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients care   Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener
Principal Duties Evaluates speech voice language feeding/swallowing and/or cognitive impairments  Establishes diagnosis prognosis and individualized plans of care Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care considering precautions indications and contradictions  Directs and coordinates patients rehabilitation plan of care Evaluates patients progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly Educates and trains patients/caregivers  Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources Completes documentation and charges timely and accurately in compliance with department policy Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards  Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care  Recommends and refers for additional diagnostic testing and/or services  Develops selects and prescribes multimodal augmentative and alternative communication systems including unaided strategies (e.g. manual signs/gestures) and aided strategies (e.g. speech-generating devices manual communication boards picture schedules).     Selects fits and establishes effective use of appropriate prosthetic/adaptive devices for communication and swallowing (e.g. electrolarynges speaking valves.). Uses instrumental technology to diagnose and treat disorders of communication and swallowing (e.g. Videofluoroscopy for speech and swallowing Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing Videostroboscopy Videnonasophagyngoscopy neuromuscular electrical stimulation computer technology). Services patients and their families/caregivers with hearing loss (e.g. auditory training for patients with cochlear implants and hearing aids; speech and language intervention secondary to hearing loss).    Provides assessment and intervention for patients diagnosed with auditory processing disorders.  Screens patients for hearing loss or middle ear pathology using conventional pure-tone air conduction methods.   Modifies and/or enhances communication performance (e.g. accent modification care and improvement of the professional voice).  
Additional Duties Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel students and outside agencies/schools. Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department patient and/or caregiver need  Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need Participates in community based professional events.   Participates in ongoing educational activities.  Supports and promotes departmental teamwork Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training on time

Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
State License issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health or Provisional Rhode Island State License for Clinical Fellows involved in supervised clinical fellowship year.
Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
For clinical fellows evidence of pursuit of ASHA certification.
EXPERIENCE:
One to two years experience or eligibility for provisional license from the State of Rhode Island.
Clinical Fellows will be considered.  
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs 
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently within the departments policies and practices  
Refers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required
Independently sets goals for professional development
Membership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
No direct supervision. However pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Licensing Speech-Language Pathologist a licensed therapist shall at all times be responsible for the clinical supervision of supportive personnel Clinical Fellows and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients including cosigning notes reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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