Speech Language Pathologist - Weekends - Casual

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Memorial is seeking a Casual Speech Language Pathologist to support the inpatient acute care population. The role emphasizes providing quality speech-language pathology services, maintaining regulatory compliance, and contributing to staff education.

The position requires flexibility to cover two weekends per month and participation in ongoing professional development within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Presents as a licensed speech-language pathologist with ongoing professional development.
• Maintains regulatory competencies and clinical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet productivity standards for the facility.
• Prepare time records and keep accurate notes.
• Maintain licensure, CPR, TB, CEUs and other compliance requirements.
• Pursue professional growth aligned with the organization's mission.
• Present in-service and educational programs to staff.
• Participate in community education and continuing education activities.
• Provide speech-language pathology treatments to clients benefiting from services.
• Prepare diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Coordinate evaluation, scheduling and treatment programs for clients.
• Attend staff meetings and department activities.

Job description

UPMC Memorial is looking for a new Casual Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. This position will support the inpatient acute care population.

Schedule: Requires two weekends per month!

Purpose

Provides a quality Speech Language Pathology program to clients.

Responsibilities

• Achieves and maintains a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standards established for the facility by the organization.
• Prepares necessary time records.
• Maintains current status of all pertinent criteria necessary to satisfy competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies such as OSHA, TJC and CMS and practitioner requirements for participation as a health care provider including but not limited to: required CEU's, current professional license; current curriculum vitae; current CPR certification; current TB test; current competencies in safety, age and equipment; and in some cases current automobile license and current automobile insurance. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Independently pursues professional growth and development related to this position and in lines with the mission and activities.
• Presents in-service and educational programs.
• Participates in community education and/or continuing education programs sponsored by the organization as requested.
• Performs all job responsibilities and other duties as assigned by the facility or the organization in a manner that coincides with the mission.
• Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records on all patients seen for speech pathology services.
• Adheres to and supports the organizational policies, procedures and the mission, including the Corporate Compliance Program and its Code of Conduct and HIPAA regulations.
• This includes acceptance of the responsibility to report to the appropriate person(s) any suspected unethical, incompetent, or illegal activities or conduct.
• Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments for all clients for whom such services are beneficial.
• Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for each person seen for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Provides appropriate diagnostic evaluative services for all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.
• Compiles and reports accurate data for the financial, statistical and administrative needs of the Speech-Language Pathology Programs.
• Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling and treatment programs of clients referred for Speech-Language Therapy.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees and in-service education programs.
• Obtains complete and pertinent historical information on all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.
• Maintains a positive attitude and provides excellent customer service characterized by caring, concern and support for the public, supervisors, employees and coworkers.