In collaboration with patients and families, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. This is an outpatient pediatric role.
This is a casual position in pediatrics out of UMMC - Children's Hospital on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota. This position may also float to our New Hope Pediatric clinic
Responsibilities/Job Description
The Speech Language Pathologist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
Gathers pertinent data
Performs examination
Determines treatment diagnosis
Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family
Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
Determines prognosis for recovery
Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
Establishes appropriate discharge plan
Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
Implements plan of care
Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
Documentation/Billing
Uses acceptable medical terminology
Follows professional practice standards
Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
Complies with department billing standards
Professional Expectations
Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
Productivity
Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
Quality Improvement
Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives
Adaptability
Travels to and provides care in multiple settings as assigned
Demonstrates personal flexibility to meet staffing and patient needs
Manages unanticipated changes throughout the day
Demonstrates ability to provide care with a variety of clinical populations
Completes assigned duties prior to transition to subsequent setting and/or establishes handoff for continuity of care
Adaptable in responding to demands of multiple processes and supervisors
Requires access to reliable transportation to be present at various locations to conduct and meet reasonable business needs
Qualifications
Required
License/Certification/Registration
Certification by ASHA and Speech Language Pathology license in the state of Minnesota
Eligible for Temporary Minnesota License during Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
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