SPEECH LANG PATHOLOGIST, STAFF (MA)

Provide Speech-Language Pathology diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients in a variety of clinical settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides Diagnostic Services- requiring 5% or less supervision (including both direct and indirect supervisory activities).

• Demonstrates strong diagnostic skills in at least three of the five following clinical areas: (Adult speech-language, Pediatric speech-languageVoiceDysphagia (adult or pediatric), Other: CF, LLD, MBS, FEESST, video-stroboscopy, fluency, augmentative). Demonstrates strong diagnostic skills in more than 3 areas with the level of supervision noted above.
• Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate testing materials and/ or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Independently pursues and achieves updated knowledge in a wide variety of assessment tools (beyond skill updates required due to revised tests). Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications, and/or imporvements to clinical or departmental protocol/instrumentation/testing methods.

Provides Treatment Services - requiring 5% or less supervision (including both direct and indirect supervisory activities)

• Demonstrates strong treatment skills in at least three of the five following clinical areas: (Adult speech-language, Pediatric speech-language, Voice, Dysphagia (adult or pediatric), Other: CF, LLD, MBS, FEESST, video-stroboscopy, fluency, augmentative). Demonstrates strong treatment skills in more than 3 areas with the level of supervision noted above.
• Consistently selects and utilizes appropriate therapy materials and/or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Independentlly pursues and achieves updated knowledge in a wide variety or specialized area of treatment techniques or treatment tools.
• Consistently selects engaging, functional therapy activities.
• Designs all therapy services around patient interests.

Documentation - with 5% or less supervision required.

Clinical Documentation

• Evaluation documentation includes thorough discussion of problem, results, and recommendations. Consistently applies a thorough integration of all aspects of the individual and their diagnostic results into evaluation reports.
• Evaluation documentation consistently includes interpretation of results and findings are clearly supported by presenting concerns and test data
• Makes appropriate clinical recommendations and referrals, and consistently follows department procedures for completing such referrals.
• Treatment documentation is consistently functional, measurable, specific, and objective.
• Clinical documentation is accurate, thorough, and complete 90% of the time according to dept standards. Meets such standards 91% of the time or greater.
• Clinical documentation is completed in a timely manner according to dept standards 85% of the time. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 86% of the time or greater.

Departmental Documentation

• Departmental documentation (e.g. productivity forms, charge/day sheets, PE submission) is accurate and complete 90% of the time. Department documentation meets standards 91% of the time or greater.
• Departmental documentation (e.g. see above) meets dept timeliness standards 85% of the time. Department documentation is timely 86% of the time or greater.

Communicates Effectively

• Consistently reports findings/progress directly to patient/caregiver in a clear and concise manner. Consistently utilizes a variety of communication methods/techniques, depending on listener needs, to assure maximal communication success.
• Consistently educates and counsels caregivers and patient to facilitate carryover of recommendations/skills. Consistently utilizes a variety of communication methods/techniques, depending on listener needs, to assure maximal communication success.
• Seeks input from patient/caregivers, and other involved professionals.

Efficiency/ Productivity

• Maintains productivity of at least 50% on average while efficiently providing services in multiple sites. Productivity expectation may be adjusted based on site assignment and amount of travel. Average productivity is 51% or greater.
• Consistently communicates with supervisor/coordinator when schedule openings occur and offers to provide coverage for other programs/areas/sites as appropriate.

Teamwork

• Demonstrates the ability to identify challenges, issues or problems, seeking appropriate support when needed to ensure positive outcome or resolution. Makes suggestions to supervisor for potential process improvements that consider clinical, financial or time factors.
• Participates in at least 1 outreach activity per year. Outreach activities may include an educational program to internal or external customers, cultivating of referral sources, development of new programs, etc. Participates in more than one such activity or suggests a new outreach activity.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Serves as brand ambassador by upholding the WMCHealth Mission, Vision, and CARE values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounter.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: Previous experience in the profession of speech-language pathology and Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA.

EDUCATION

• Obtained at least a Master's degree in speech-language pathology or its equivalent, as determined by the NYS education department, in accordiance with the NYS commissioner's regulations.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Clinical fellowiship and/or NYS License in Speech-Language Pathology.
• NYS Ed Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certification or TSHH (as required by program).

OTHER

• If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Must have own transportation to move from site to site and/or home to home to provide patient care.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.

Provide Speech-Language Pathology diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients in a variety of clinical settings.

Experience

• Preferred: Previous experience in the profession of speech-language pathology and Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA.

Education and Training

• Obtained at least a Master's degree in speech-language pathology or its equivalent, as determined by the NYS education department, in accordance with the NYS commissioner's regulations.

License, Certification and Registration

• Clinical fellowship and/or NYS License in Speech-Language Pathology; NYS Ed Teacher of Students with Speech and Hearing Disabilities (TSSLD) certification or TSHH (as required by program).

Other Requirements

• If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, user personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Must have own transportation to move from site to site and/or home to home to provide patient care. Must possess excellent customer service skills and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels. Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills .