SPEECH LANG PATHOLOGIST (FR)

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital

ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital is a full-service, 117-bed acute care facility where residents of Tarboro and the surrounding communities can receive a wide range of health services close to home.

As part of the ECU Health system of care, the hospital offers high quality care provided by more than 20 medical specialists, rehabilitation services, a birthing center, a cancer center, outpatient clinics and more.

Position Summary

Responsible for administering diagnostic and habilitative / rehabilitative services to patients referred for services and maintaining records pertinent to such services.

Observes, evaluates and documents diagnostic and treatment effects. Consults with supervisor on all pertinent matters for program and professional development (i.

e. research projects, expansion of programs, record keeping, policies and procedures, etc.). Will also be involved in team dynamics and participate in interdisciplinary activities when appropriate.

Responsibilities

Evaluates speech language cognitive and swallowing skills. The caseload of a Speech Language Pathologist I will consist of patients with disorders of the following : Language, Phonology / articulation, Fluency, Resonance, Voice, Swallowing, Alternative / Augmentative Methods of Communication.

Direct treatment provision for Speech, Language, Cognitive, Voice, Motor Speech, Alternative methods of communication and Swallowing Disorders.

Advanced clinical skills are being developed in at least one of the following areas : Aphasia, Motor Speech Disorders, Cognitive Communicative Disorders, Dysphagia, Augmentative Communication devices (including devices for trach and ventilator patients) and / or voice (including laryngectomy and developmental speech / language disorders), Developmental speech, language, swallowing and / or feeding disorders

Completes documentation requirements promptly, accurately and thoroughly according to policies. Ensuring that adequate supplies / equipment are properly maintained.

Reports malfunctioning equipment and requests supplies or service as necessary. Communicates effectively and appropriately with others through verbal, written, and nonverbal means

Seeks education opportunities and attends workshops / seminars to meet learning objectives. Applies knowledge gained to clinical practice and maintains a record of participation in all professional activities.

Maintenance of current knowledge of Speech Language Pathology practices / evidence as they pertain to the patient population served

Responsible for the safety of patients assigned during provision of direct care and during clinical decision making. Aware of overall safety / best practice guidelines within the hospital.

Reports unsafe conditions or actions to be corrected to the appropriate party.

Responsible for attendance at program / service line staff meetings. Active participation in establishment of program / discipline goals and objectives, establishment of program / discipline budget, staff utilization, space allocation, quality improvement, program development, inservice training, assisting and developing / revising policies and procedures.

Conforming to the standard operating procedures established for the program / discipline, rehabilitation services, and the hospital.

Abides by ASHA code ethics and NC Licensure Law

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology OR Master's degree in Communication Science and Disorders is required.

Current Speech Language Pathology License issued by NCBOESLPA is required.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology awarded by ASHA is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire.

Progressive and dynamic knowledge of Speech Language Pathology and a willingness to participate in continuing education and training to remain current in the field.

Ability to work with other healthcare professionals in a manner that will ensure continued cooperative efforts.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience in a medically based Speech Language Pathology setting
• Prior direct patient care experience with medically complex patients
• Prior direct patient care experience with trachs / vents and instrumental swallowing evaluation techniques
• Prior direct experience with application of evidence based evaluation / treatment techniques and modalities

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