Speech Language Pathologist

5 days ago


Lewiston, Maine, United States St. Mary's Health System - Lewiston, ME Full time
Job Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist will partner with patients and other healthcare providers to provide Speech Language Pathology services to maximize their function and independence in their daily activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supports and promotes the mission and values of St. Mary's Health System.
  • Performs evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or other accepted healthcare provider while observing precautions, indications, and contraindications.
  • Provides evaluation and treatment in the areas of communication disorders and dysphagia, including modified barium swallow.
  • Evaluates patients per department protocols and establishes a therapeutic plan of care that includes functional long- and short-term goals.
  • Seeks input from the patients and primary caregivers regarding the therapeutic plan of care.
  • Provides consultation to the referring physician and other members of the healthcare team regarding the therapeutic and discharge needs of the patient.
  • Monitors and evaluates the treatment effect and progresses the treatment program toward the functional goals established in the treatment plan of care.
  • Documents all evaluative and therapeutic interactions with the patient per department procedures.
  • Recommends and obtains appropriate communication/swallowing assistive devices to the patient ensuring that instruction has been given in their use.
  • Provides appropriate education to the patient or caregiver.
  • Documents response to teaching.
  • Understands Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations.
  • Maintains clinical knowledge, skills, and competence and shares expertise with others.
  • Maintains clinical skills and competence by attending in-services, workshops, and conferences on topics pertinent to Speech and Language Pathology.
  • Provides in-servicing to staff following conference attendance.
  • Ensures that conference materials are accessible to staff.
  • Provides in-services regarding clinical knowledge and skills to nursing and other departments.
  • Actively assists with the development of new programs and services in Speech Therapy.
  • Maintains awareness of professional issues through membership in professional organizations and reading professional publications.
  • Brings pertinent issues to the attention of others on staff.
  • Attends departmental staff meetings and/or reads and signs off on minutes of meetings not attended.
  • Coordinates and ensures Speech and Language coverage.
  • Supervises the activities of students and volunteers when appropriate, considering their level of education and training.
  • Ensures adherence to all state mandates and professional organizations' standards.
  • Provides mentorship to new staff during orientation, ensuring that the department orientation checklist and basic competencies are completed per departmental procedure.
  • Acts as Clinical Instructor to affiliating students per department procedure.
  • Performs operational duties in a timely manner.
  • Completes all operational paperwork per department procedure including daily charges and Medicare Certifications when required.
  • Assists in the departmental Performance Improvement processes.
  • Brings performance improvement opportunities to the attention of the Director.
  • Takes ownership of the department by active participation in departmental meetings.
  • Ensures department cleanliness and maintenance by routinely keeping office and clinical areas clean and neat.
  • Assists with routine equipment and space cleaning.
  • Follows all system and department infection control procedures.
  • Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completes annual compliance courses on time.
Requirements
  • Responsible, supportive team player.
  • Ability to work well in high-stress situations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Graduate degree required.
  • Speech & Language Pathologist license required.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands

OSHA standards Category I, exposure to blood/body fluids or tissue. Must be able to work in a high-paced environment where multi-tasking, prioritizing, and sound decision-making skills are required.

Exposed to disease, illness, infections, strains, and physical injury. Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, (standing up to 8+ hours), twisting, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, occasionally up to 50 lbs. Some stress is related to a high level of responsibility for quality care. The ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English is required.



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