Lead Speech Language Therapist - Speech Therapy
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Description: Children's Hospital & Medical Center is hiring Lead Speech Language Therapist - Speech Therapy right now, this vacancy will be ordered in Nebraska. More details about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. To act as a clinical role model and mentor in pediatric speech therapy through competency and experience in the evaluation and treatment of feeding ! and swallowing dysfunction, receptive and expressive communication disorders and other commonly seen pediatric disorders in the inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings. To aid in assuring appropriate orientation, competency assessment and professional growth for all speech therapists within the organization. To assist manager and co-workers in identifying and developing systems, structures and processes that support high quality service, outcomes measures, and current clinical practice.
Essential Functions/Competencies
% of Time
65%
Conducts communication &/or feeding assessments/reassessments that are appropriate to area of service delivery and indication for service.
Gathers and analyzes information obtained from diagnosis, indication, medical history and current status, chronologic/cognitive/developmental age, parent/caregiver/physician concern, past response to care.
Analyzes information to plan for, select and pro! vide a comprehensive, objective assessment of expressive/recep! tive communication skills &/or feeding and dysphagia skills that encompasses the components necessary for reporting diagnostic findings and developing clinical recommendations and plan of care related to the specific needs of the client
Perform clinical feeding assessments according to department procedure
Perform Oral Pharyngeal Motility Studies (OPM’s) according to hospital procedure & to interpret OPM’s accurately in coordination with the Radiologist to determine patient swallowing function/dysfunction.
Perform objective assessments according to department procedure on patients with expressive and receptive communications disorders as seen in the pediatric populations.
Utilizes information gathered through assessment/reassessment of communication &/or feeding skills to develop a plan of care to include frequency of intervention, types of intervention, goal setting
Collaborates with patient, caregiver, and other healthcare ! providers in setting realistic goals and in developing a plan of care that is patient/caregiver focused and outcomes oriented
Identifies appropriate and measurable long term goals and short term goals for communication and/or feeding skill development that are realistic to the current status and expected outcomes
Continuously assesses, reassesses and modifies goals and plan of care based upon patient status, patient response to care, caregiver feedback and patient needs.
Utilizes an Episodes of Care model in establishing an initial and ongoing plan of care
2. Provides high quality patient care that reflects appropriate clinical reasoning and that optimizes patient’s potential for functional gains, improved quality of life, & increased care giver participation in the area of communication &/or feeding.
Adequately prepares for sessions, beginning and ending on time
Includes caregivers in therapy sessions and provides edu! cation, strategies, techniques that can be incorporated into daily rout! ines
Demonstrates good problem solving skills and ability to adapt without difficulty
Proactively pursues opportunities to collaborate with other healthcare professionals; provides and accepts information from all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate goal accomplishment
Utilizes effective communication skills with client, caregiver, professionals and other healthcare providers
Facilitates referrals to appropriate resources/agencies within the organization and community
Addresses patient attendance issues by educating on and enforcing the department policy and procedure
3. Completes comprehensive documentation appropriate to the setting in which the speech therapy intervention occurs and according to hospital and department policy and procedure
Documentation clearly and concisely records patient status, plan of care, intervention provided, response to care, progress towards goals, patient/caregiver! education and need for continued intervention in the area of speech therapy.
Documentation is completed in a timely manner and supports billed charges
Documentation is legible and professional in nature
15%
4. Assists in the development and growth of the speech therapy team
Assists in the selection of new team members
Creates an individualized orientation plan for new hires that includes providing a variety of learning experiences in addition to assuming a full caseload specific to assigned clinical service areas
Develops, implements and evaluates skills validation/competencies for new speech therapists specific to the role for which they are hired. Counsels/coaches/mentors new speech therapists during the orientation period to develop and meet the goals of the orientation program.
Provides manager with input on new employee skill sets and professional development plans
Collaborates with manag! ement and staff to analyze staff needs related to professional growth. ! Develops, implements, evaluates and maintains education programs based on needs assessment, staff request, department direction/vision, new equipment/care practices, new program development, performance improvement projects, documentation audits
Works with individuals & team to identify their areas of strength and growth opportunities. Utilizes information to develop plans that support the personal and professional growth and development of each individual and the team.
Collaborates with manager in providing the speech therapists with input on individual employee competencies and professional development needs through the annual performance review process
15%
5. Assists manager and team in identifying and developing systems, structures, processes and programs that support high quality service, outcomes measures, current clinical practice, program growth & fiscally responsible practice
Maintains current knowledge of national stand! ards, research based practice guidelines, best practice protocols and utilizes knowledge to enhance and direct clinical care
Assists manager and team with identifying, collecting, assessing and utilizing outcomes measures specific to pediatric speech therapy practice
Continuously assesses and reassesses services provided within the department, identifies opportunities for improvement and growth, develops and implements plan for establishing practices that meet patient care needs.
Assists manager in the development of an operating budget addressing staffing needs, revenues and expenses and assists with the analysis and explanation of variances from budget
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES
5%
Performs other duties as assigned
100%
JOB STANDARDS
Achieves department/organization Outcomes
All
! Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Interacts with patients/families/customers and utilizes feedback to improve and reinforce satisfaction
Meets department/organization satisfaction goals
Financial
Identifies and implements systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce expenses that do not compromise quality of services/mission.
Meets department/organization financial goals
Quality
Utilizes performance measurement to improve patient/customer outcomes
Meets department/organization quality goals
Dept.
Specific
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Role models excellent customer service skills with clients, caregivers, co-workers and other health-care professionals
Consistently discusses patient goals and plans of care with other therapists involved in care of child, both internal and external.
Demonstrates use of shared information to the benefit of the cli! ent
Financial
Meets direct patient care productivity expectations
Monitors productivity measures and caseloads for individual team members & develops a plan to address any inconsistencies or concerns
Assists with successful completion of department goals and vision
Quality
Assists with identifying, collecting and interpreting outcomes data for pediatric speech therapy practices
Takes personal responsibility to adhere to department/organization policies and procedures, compliance and regulatory agency requirements
All
Understands and performs role in emergency situations (i.e. disruptive individuals, internal/ external disaster, CPR, Code Adam)
Understands and practices regulatory agency standards and department/organization policies/procedures including: Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control, Environment of Care, National Patient Safety Goals
Addresses non-complianc! e with department/organization standards
Meets mandatory depar! tment/organization job requirements within established time frames (i.e. physicals, annual mandatory reviews, participates and physically attends 75% of required staff meetings, licensure/certification, CPR for direct care providers)
Employee’s identified as high frequency drivers will be required to undergo a successful motor vehicle records (MVR) check and meet the requirements of the policy.
Dept.
Specific
Assists manager with assuring that current speech therapy practices are compliant with applicable regulatory bodies
Supports a work environment that focuses on staff, customer, patient/families through safe practices and effective communication.
All
Demonstrates and supports staff/visitor/patient/vendor identification policy
Utilizes variance reporting system to enhance safety and identify changes for best practice
Protects Patient Privacy
Incorporates department/organization co! mmunication into work practices
Dept.
Specific
Role models open and honest 2-way communications at all levels within and outside of the organization
Accepts personal responsibility for knowledge of and support of information shared within the dept and organization
Addresses parent, patient, customer concerns and works towards developing resolution
Plans for and leads effective team meetings
BEHAVIORS
Excellence in Service to Children, Families, Colleagues and Other Customers
Anticipates customer needs, understands their expectations and responds appropriately.
Respect for Human Dignity
Treats others with compassion, fairness, courtesy and respect while honoring their uniqueness.
Cooperative Work Relationships
Willingly works with others to identify and achieve common goals.
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors
Enthusiastically approaches their r! ole and displays pride in the organization
Honesty and Integri! ty
Takes personal responsibility for doing the right thing.
Wise Use of Resources
Optimizes the talents of self and others and the use of time, materials and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong clinical knowledge of pediatric speech therapy theory, principles and practice including the areas of feeding and dysphagia
Requires the ability to communicate effective, both verbally and in writing
Requires the ability to work effectively in a team setting
Requires the ability to provide leadership to team members
Requires the ability to assist with professional and program development
Requires the ability to organize responsibilities and to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner
Requires basic computer skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Patholog! y required.
Minimum 2 years experience working as a speech pathologist in pediatrics or pediatric clinical internship required.
Experience in pediatric feeding and dysphagia evaluation/diagnostics and treatment preferred
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required to work
Current and valid Nebraska State License in Speech Language Pathology required.
Current and valid Certificate of Clinical Competency required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED TRAINING & EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Annual Physical
Annual Mandatory Review
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Requirements
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Work Environment
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Stand
X
Blood and body fluid ! exposure*
X
Walk
X
Sharps, needles,! etc.
X
Sit
X
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Talk or hear
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Displays manual dexterity
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Climb or balance
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
x
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Taste or smell
X
Extreme hot (non-weather)
X
Lifting/pulling/pushing
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Visual: Looking at computer screen
X
Medical Equipment
X
Other:
Risk of radiation
X
Weight Demands:
Vibration
X
Up to 10 lbs.
X
! Loud noise
X
Up to 20 lbs.
X
Quiet environment
X
Up to 40 lbs.
X
Environmental noise
X
Up to 100 lbs.
X
Other: Cutting Tools
X
More than 100 pounds
X
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:08:23 GMT
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