• Job Description

  Req#: R2223533

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  Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

  The Department of Rehabilitation Services is committed to providing the highest quality service to every patient. Each member of the department is committed to professional practice and assumes responsibility for the quality of care he or she delivers. Services are focused on using best practice appropriate to the patient’s individual needs, inclusive of their families or significant others when appropriate, in a manner that is professional,
  ethical and falls within each therapist’s scope of practice. The staff collaborates with other professionals to provide teaching, support and assistance in order to prepare patients for reintegration into the community.

  This is a Stanford Health Care job.
  
  A Brief Overview
  The Speech Pathologist III (SLP III) is a senior therapist who is fully competent with SLP I and II job duties including video fluoroscopy and flexible endoscopic swallow evaluations, and has extensive expertise and experience in developing, reviewing, and providing evaluation and treatment plans for high complexity patient populations and for a wide variety of ages and diagnoses, utilizing and applying innovative and advanced skills and techniques to solve patient care needs in an accurate and efficient manner. The Speech Pathologist III independently serves as a clinical resource for all units/service lines. The Speech Pathologist III takes a leadership role in multi-disciplinary care team discussions, representing, and recommending the most appropriate treatment plan for the needs of the patient. The Speech Pathologist III serves as a clinical mentor/preceptor to less experienced therapists by reviewing treatment plans and collaborating to develop and implement complex speech pathology care plans that are evidence based. The Speech Pathologist III supervises patient care responsibilities, clinical development, and skill assessment of speech pathology interns, clinical fellows, and new graduates. Leads cross-functional program development and performance improvement initiatives and leads the Rehab Department in clinical process changes/redesign. Acts as a liaison to nursing and ancillary department initiatives. Develops and revises departmental policies and procedures, and other specialized programs. Develops and presents classes and in-service programs that support work of speech pathologists as needed.
  
  Locations
  Stanford Health Care
  
  What you will do

  • Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
  • Leads patient care conferences, communicating with and teaching other care providers.
  • Leads Team or Discipline meetings
  • Makes recommendations for the development of departmental policies and procedures; leads new program development, for example by developing treatment protocols for new patient populations.
  • Develops/presents at least 2 professional development activities at least every 2 years from the following choices: CEU-eligible in-service, course, state or national poster or presentation, and/or lectured at university level program
  • Assists in re-evaluating care delivery/programs and completes assignments in the departmental plan to improve services.
  • Participates in research or new program development, for example by developing treatment protocols for new patient populations.
  • Is aligned with and fully supports departmental and organizational principles, goals and objectives
  • Functions as CI for Speech Language Pathology students/fellows as needed
  • Regular participation as Faculty/Mentor/Preceptor in any advanced Training Programs
  • Serves as a primary orientation resource as needed

  
  Education Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved Speech Language Pathology curriculum with either Masters’ or Doctorate degree (required)

  
  Experience Qualifications

  • At least four (5) years clinical practice as a Speech & Language Pathologist in the acute setting and o Holds at least one (1) advanced certification OR o Has lead Department or Interdisciplinary Program/Initiative or Process Improvement Project OR o Presented a continuing ed approved in-service or course, presented at state or national conference, lectured at university level program, or organized SLP/Rehab participation in a hospital event

  
  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to the clinician's professional organization
  • Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area
  • Knowledge of basic business aspects of position, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory practice compliance;
  • Knowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to routine patient care
  • Knowledge of legal issues affecting the clinical practice
  • Knowledge of pathologies and injuries which result in physical impairments
  • Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of clinical specialty
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and effectively with patients, families, co-workers, visitors, supervisors and other health professionals
  • Ability to develop and document clearly and accurately treatment goals that are realistic, measurable, appropriate, functionally based and that include patient/family input
  • Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs
  • Ability to evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments in clinically complex situations
  • Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs to changing clinical status
  • Ability to provide appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards of practice, and on the needs of the specific individual, including age and developmental considerations, cultural and psychosocial issues, precautions and medical condition
  • Ability to utilize sound clinical reasoning to determine appropriate patient interventions; demonstrates good safety awareness, judgment and problem analysis and resolution
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others
  • Ability to clinically supervise, train and evaluate students/interns/residents/fellows
  • Ability to apply advanced clinical skills in treating difficult and complex cases

  
  Licenses and Certifications

  • SLP - Speech Language Practitioner
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

  
  Physical Demands and Work Conditions
  
  Physical Demands

  • Frequent Walking.

  Working Environment

  • Frequent Other (please list each item under Comments):. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions e.g. working with risk of exposure of contagious disease, radiation or infection, working with emotionally disturbed patients. Precautions are routine for nearly all situations. The employee might be required to use protective clothing or gear. The work involves considerable exertion such as frequent lifting of patients and equipment, bending and stooping, and walking.

  Blood Borne Pathogens

  • Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

  
  These principles apply to ALL employees:
  
  SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
  
  Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
  
  You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

  • Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
  • Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
  • Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

  Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

  Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $54.17 - $71.77 per hour

  The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

• About the company

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