Speech Language Pathologist - PRN - Days

JOB SUMMARY

AtHouston Methodist the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position isresponsible for assessing patients and developing the therapy planof care.

This position provides education to patients patientsfamily members and / or caregivers and collaborates with other healthcare professionals as needed for problem resolution and / orachievement of identified patient specific goals.

As a member ofthe interprofessional care team providing direct patient care theSLP position has responsibility to deliver exceptional patient carewith adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimalpatient safety customer service and optimum patient outcomes.

PRIMARY JOBRESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EFcapture those duties that are essential functions of thejob.

PEOPLE20%

Promotes a positive workenvironment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit thatactively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.

Seeks guidance from others and collaborates with all members of theinterprofessional care team by actively communicating and reportingpertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensivemanner. (EF)

• Uses therapeutic communicationwhich includes active listening and teaching to establish arelationship with patients families and interprofessional healthcare team to collaborate on the plan of care.(EF)
• Serves as resource to coworkers and mayassist in teaching and providing guidance to students and supportstaff. Contributes towards improvement of department scores foremployee engagement i.

e. peertopeer accountability.(EF)

SERVICE25%

Performs complete andcomprehensive evaluation of patients to identify patients level offunction and to determine the treatment plan.

Develops the plan ofcare based on evaluation findings and implements the speech therapytreatment plan. Practices in a manner that is congruent withcultural diversity and inclusion principles.(EF)

• Provides education to patients patientsfamily members and / or caregivers based on learning needs.Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adaptsteaching methods accordingly. (EF)
• Collaboratesand communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patientstreatment plan progress and discharge planning for achievement ofidentified patient specific goals.

Advocates on patient / familysbehalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concernsutilizing appropriate resources.(EF)

Contributes towards improvement ofdepartment score for patient satisfaction through peertopeeraccountability to service standards.(EF)

QUALITY / SAFETY25%

• Assesses patients regularlymonitors progress towards treatment goals modifies goals and planor program as indicated. Recognizes complications / limitationsassociated with certain procedures and collaborates with peers toaddress for optimum outcomes. (EF)
• Providesinput of speechrelated activities completed by interprofessionalhealth care team and if necessary adjusts the plan to improvequality of outcome and maintain the safety of the patient.(EF)
• Identifies opportunities for correctiveaction and process improvement. Identifies areas of practiceimprovements with researchbased evidence to achieve patient safetyoutcomes supported by accurate documentation.

Contributes tomeeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.(EF)

FINANCE15%

Maintains accurate and completedocumentation of patient education procedures performed in a timelymanner in the patient record.

Enters accurate charges for servicesprovided as applicable. (EF)

Uses resourcesefficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment.Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively andprioritize daily tasks assisting coworkers as needed.

Meets laborproductivity standards by effectively managing established patientload assignments.(EF)

GROWTH / INNOVATION15%

• Offers innovative solutionsthrough evidencebased practice / performance improvement projects.Actively participates in department projects and hospitalcommittees. (EF)
• Identifies and presents areasfor innovation efficiency and improvement in patient care or unitoperations using evidencebased practice literature.(EF)
• Seeks opportunities to identifyselfdevelopment needs and expand learning beyond baselinecompetencies with a focus on continual development as a SpeechLanguage Pathologist taking appropriate action.

Ensures own careerdiscussions occur with appropriate management. Completes andupdates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.(EF)

This job descriptionis not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS

o Graduate of education programapproved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s)indicated below in the Certifications Licenses and Registrationssection.

EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS

oNone

CERTIFICATIONSLICENSES AND REGISTRATIONSREQUIRED

o Texas Speech LanguagePathologist License or eligible for temporary Texas Speech LanguagePathologist License must obtain licensure within 90 days ofemployment.

Compact license acceptable according to current Boardrequirements

o Certificate of Clinical Competencein SpeechLanguage Pathology (CCCSLP) by the AmericanSpeechLanguageHearing Association (ASHA)

oAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support(BLS)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESREQUIRED

o Demonstrates the skillsand competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned jobdetermined through ongoing skills competency assessments andperformance evaluations

o Sufficient proficiencyin speaking reading and writing the English language necessary toperform the essential functions of this job especially with regardto activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity

o Ability to effectively communicatewith patients physicians family members and coworkers in a mannerconsistent with a customer service focus and application ofpositive language principles

o Competentassessment organizational and problemsolving skills as evidenced bycapacity to prioritize multiple tasks and rolecomponents

o Exhibits strong interpersonalteamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcareteam and assures delivery of excellent customer service to allpatients visitors physicians and coworkers

oAbility to function independently and exercise judgment ininteractions with physicians interprofessional care team andpatients and their families

o Possessescomprehensive computer knowledge; operates multiple computersystems and standard Rehabilitation equipment

oDemonstrates professional and technical competence in the selectionevaluation utilization of treatmentplans

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

Work AttireYes / No

Uniform No

ScrubsYes

Business professionalNo

Other (dept approved)Yes

OnCall* No

Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies(i.e. Disaster Severe Weather Event etc) regardless of selectionabove.

Travel

Mayrequire travel within No

Houston Metropolitanarea

May require travel outsideNo

of Houston Metropolitanarea

Travel specifications may vary bydepartment.

Please note any otherspecial considerations to this job :

CompanyProfile :

Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.

As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.

Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.

Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.

HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.