Clinical Speech Therapy Consultant II (Hiring Immediately)

At Houston Methodist, the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) II position is

responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of care for a broad

range of diagnoses and acuities. This position may specialize in care for

certain complex patient types, through advanced training and education. As an

experienced SLP, this position provides education to patients, patients

family members, andor caregivers, and collaborates with other

interprofessional team members, as needed, for problem resolution andor

achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a member of the

interprofessional care team, the SLP II position provides patient care

directly and delivers exceptional patient care with adherence to safety

standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety, customer service,

and optimum patient outcomes. This position serves as preceptor, mentor, and

resource to less experienced staff, including other Therapists, and

technicians and may act as a clinical resource to students, and clinical

fellows. The SLP II position assists with collection of quality metrics and

analytics, with development of best practices and process improvement

initiatives, as designated.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Contributes to teamwork, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment.

Offers guidance to interprofessional health care team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.

Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care.

Partners with members of the interprofessional care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

Teaches and provides guidance to nursing, and support staff. Orients new team members and assists with precepting students in clinical rotations and clinical fellows.

Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients across a broad range of diagnosis and acuities to identify patients level of function and to determine the treatment plan.

Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings and implements the speech therapy treatment plan. Provides service to complex patient populations.

Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

Provides education to patients, patients family members, andor caregivers, based on learning needs. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.

Serves as resource to clinical fellows and nursing in teaching best practices.

Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patients treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals.

Advocates on patientfamilys behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.

Balances and adjusts as needed the caseload for the assigned team members to result in optimum patient care and outcome.

Initiates improvements for department score on patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.

QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assesses patients regularly, monitors progress towards treatment goals, modifies goals, and plan or program as indicated.

Recognizes complicationslimitations associated with certain procedures and proactively addresses such for optimum outcomes.

• Provides oversight of speech-related activities completed by interprofessional health care team, and if necessary, adjusts the plan to improve quality of outcome and maintain the safety of the patient.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action and assists in process improvement by providing recommendations and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence and assists in development of treatment protocols and best practice for certain population or practice area to achieve patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record.

Enters accurate charges for services provided as applicable.

Uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.

Meets labor productivity standards by effectively managing established patient load assignments.

GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Initiates innovative solutions through evidence-based practiceperformance improvement projects. Actively participates in and may lead department projects andor hospital committees.

Participates in HM-related and approved hospitalcommunity teaching opportunities, community services andor functions.

Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence-based practice literature.

Assists higher level SLPs with program development andor clinical competencies

Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Speech Language Pathologist, taking appropriate action.

Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will

also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston

Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the

need arises.

EDUCATION

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - State Licensure Compact license acceptable according to the Board requirements within 90 days OR
• SLP-Temp - Speech Language Pathologist - Temporary State Licensure within 90 days AND
• ASHA-CCC-SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
• Demonstrates increasing expertise and executes experienced clinical skills in treatments provided andor for a particular patient population
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Ability to function independently, capable of handling challengingdifficult therapy procedures and patient care situations
• Demonstrates sound judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment
• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans for increasingly complex patient populations

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.

DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* No

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of

2025, will be Houston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the most

advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at

our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the

rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with

technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them

designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the

very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the

hospital wont be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and

specialties opening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women,

minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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