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.
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 Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
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 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 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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 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 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.
Pay Range:
$35.90-$59.23
EEO 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 02903
Work Type:
2 weekend days/month, 2 holidays/year
Work Shift:
Day
Daily Hours:
Per Diem - As required
Driving Required:
No