Ambulatory Speech Pathologist

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 123.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brown University Health in Rhode Island seeks a licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist to evaluate patients, establish diagnoses, and implement individualized care plans. You will direct rehab plans, monitor progress, and educate patients and caregivers, while coordinating discharge needs and ensuring accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, maintaining compliance with standards, and participating in ongoing professional development.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Active SLP license in the state of practice.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• For clinical fellows: pursuit of ASHA certification.

Aufgaben

• Examines and evaluates patients and establishes diagnosis/prognosis.
• Develops individualized plans of care and implements treatments.
• Directs rehabilitation plans and monitors progress toward goals.
• Educates patients and caregivers and coordinates discharge needs.
• Completes documentation and ensures compliance with policy.

Kenntnisse

Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Evaluation

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

ASHA CCC

State Licensure

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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
• 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
• 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.

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

$74,672.00-$123,198.40

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

M-F, flexible on days

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

10 hours

Driving Required

No

As Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state’s premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children’s; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne’s Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi‑specialty practice in Rhode Island.

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