Speech Language Pathologist (Assistant Technology Focus) - Full Time - Pediatric Center, DC.

Provides patient care in the OPED/AT department including evaluating patients for assistive technology to improve their independence and function.

Minimum Education
Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology from an American Speech- Language-Hearing Association accredited institution. (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Current District of Columbia and/or Maryland licensure of OT, PT or ST or eligibility. Upon Hire (Required) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Upon Hire (Required)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire (Required)
RESNA, ATP Certification. (Preferred)

Job Functions

• Perform evaluations with a team of therapists to determine if assistive technology may improve function.

• Discusses evaluation results with patient/caregiver and appropriate healthcare team members and responds to questions appropriately.

• Identifies signs and symptoms that substantially impact treatments and outcomes and takes appropriate action.

• Refers patient to appropriate practitioner if the diagnosis is outside scope of expertise

• Completes patient charges accurately and timely.

• Follows established documentation policies and guidelines.

• Alert to payer limitations and makes appropriate adjustments to plan of care.

• Oversees students, clinical fellows and volunteers as assigned.

• Appropriately delegates assignments and provides appropriate supervision.

• Assists with orientation, training, and competency assessment activities of students, volunteers, support personnel and peers, as requested.

• Productivity at manager's discretion, averaging 75% for OPED clinic therapists and 50% for Assistive Technology therapist

• Acts as a liaison with other departments within the organization. Is responsive to needs, follows up when appropriate, and updates and informs Supervisor as appropriate.

• Assists supervisor in the development and/or revision of policies and procedures, as requested.

• Be familiar with all policies and procedures of the Hospital and the Department of Rehabilitation Services.

• Ensures timely and cooperative inter- and intra-departmental relationships and communications throughout the hospital and the system and with individuals external to the hospital and system.

• Maintains skills, licensure, regulatory requirements and credentials needed to perform assigned duties.

• Other job duties: May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Employee Excellence

• Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved

• Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes.

• Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality

All In

• Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency

• Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome

Action Oriented

• Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands

• Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure

• Category I: Job usually involves contact with patients or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible.

Protected Health Information Access Level

• Level IV - Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs, the service(s) rendered and the position's functions.

Working Environment

• This job operates in a hospital or office environment.

Physical Requirements

• Light Work: Lifting 25 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• This is a full-time, regular position working standard and extended hours.