Inpatient Speech Pathologist PD

SUMMARY:The Speech-Language Pathologist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ orAssistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance fromsenior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Speech-Language Pathologist providesclinical services including screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention,management, counseling/education, documentation, and referral for inpatientsand outpatients demonstrating speech, voice, feeding, swallowing, language, and/orcognitive impairments.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and CollaborateRESPONSIBILITIES:CommunicationDemonstrates 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 communicationCommunicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleaguesCommunicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients' careAdjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listenerPrincipal DutiesEvaluates speech, voice, language, feeding/swallowing, and/or cognitive impairmentsEstablishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of careImplements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictionsDirects and coordinates patients' rehabilitation plan of careEvaluates patients' progress and revises goals and plan of care accordinglyEducates and trains patients/caregiversAnticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resourcesCompletes documentation and charges timely and accurately, in compliance with department policyCompletes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standardsConsistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical careSeeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient careRecommends and refers for additional diagnostic testing and/or servicesDevelops, 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 prostheticdaptive 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 DutiesComplies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelinesParticipates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiativesProvides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools.Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver needDetermines priorities according to departmental and patient care needParticipates in community based professional events.Participates in ongoing educational activities.Supports and promotes departmental teamworkCompletes mandatory departmental and hospital training on timeMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Master's 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 needsINDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the department's policies and practicesRefers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is requiredIndependently sets goals for professional developmentMembership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouragedSUPERVISORY 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.Pay Range:$35.90-$59.23EEO Statement:Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.Location:Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903Work Type:2 weekend days/month, 2 holidays/yearWork Shift:DayDaily Hours:Per Diem - As requiredDriving Required:No