Inpatient Speech Pathologist

SUMMARY:

The Speech-Language Pathologist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/ Supervisor of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Speech-Language Pathologist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations throughout episode of care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Principal Duties

• Examines and evaluates patients
• 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
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training on time

Additional Duties may include

• 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.

Communication

Demonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within Brown University Health 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

Independent Actions:

• Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices 
• Refers specific complex problems to ACM/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required
• Independently sets goals for professional development
• Membership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Active Speech-Language Pathologist license, or provisional license for Clinical Fellows completing clinical fellowship year, in state in which they practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). For clinical fellows, evidence of pursuit of ASHA certification.
• Active BLS certification

EXPERIENCE:

One year experience, or eligibility for provisional license. Clinical Fellows will be considered. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible for the clinical supervision of supportive personnel, Clinical Fellows, volunteers, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients.

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