Pathologist- Speech Lang (Pt)
- Req. Number: 6139
- Address: 151 W Galbraith Rd
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Posted Date: 3/15/2023
Job Description
Evaluate, plan and implement Speech-Language Pathology treatment programs for referred patients. Perform overall daily operational tasks of Speech-Language Pathology service within the department. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients and visitors.
Responsibilities
PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) 5% Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. � Patient Evaluation: - 25% Evaluate patients using appropriate therapeutic media. Develop individualized treatment programs consistent with patient�s diagnosis, status and goals. Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development and the range of treatment needed by different age groups of patients. Recommend patient diet and/or communication facilitation and follow-up. Includes obtaining and interpreting information relative to the patient's needs. � Documentation: - 15% Document patient evaluation, status, progress and discharge per approved procedures. � Treatment: - 45% Implement the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team. Monitor patient�s response and modifies plan as needed. � Department Operations: - 5% Represent personnel, fiscal, professional and program needs to the Manager. Provide for acquisition, care and maintenance of physical facility supplies, and equipment within allotted area of budget. Develop, implement, and monitor department policies and procedures in collaboration with Manager. Promote team building and maintenance of team collaboration in patient care. Represent Speech-Language Pathology at PM&R, Neurology and Neurosurgery patient care rounds. Represent the hospital/department at community speech, Speech and Hearing Director and Graduate Students Practicum Advisory Board Meetings. � Process Improvement/Education: - 5% Monitor area programming needs and support program development. Assist Manager and collaborate with PT/OT for development and supervision of department PI programs. Represent Speech-Language Pathology on assigned hospital program development PI committees. Provide in-service lectures to hospital dietitians, respiratory therapists, nurses, rehabilitation employees and students. Contribute to the clinical and academic education of medical students, residents, and undergraduate Speech Language Pathology students and students within the College of Allied Health. | Review the physical demands and assign an overall average percentage of time this position performs these activities. These physical demands will not be listed or rated on the annual performance appraisal. Climbing:�Ascending or descending stairs, ladders, ramps, etc, using feet and legs and /or hands and arms - 80% Stooping:�Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist - 30% Kneeling:�Bending legs at knees to come to a rest on knee or knees - 10% Reaching:�Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - 30% Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time - 70% Walking:�Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks - 70% Pushing 0-10 lbs:�Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 10% Pushing 11-20 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 21-50 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 51 lbs or more: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pulling: Use of upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion - 10% Lifting 0-10 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10% Lifting 11-20 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Lifting 21-50 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Lifting 51 lbs or more: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Carrying 0-10 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 10% Carrying 11-20 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Carrying 21-50 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Carrying 51 lbs or more: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm, as in handling - 20% Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of (using) fingertips - 20% Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word - must convey detailed or spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly - 50% Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication - 100% Seeing: The process of perceiving objects by use of the eyes to perform an activity - visual acuity requirements include ability to discern position of object(s), shape of object(s), color, depth perception or visual inspection - 100%
Qualifications
Associates Degree - Minimum Required. Field of Study - Business, Paralegal, or Human Resources. ? Bachelors Degree - Preferred Degree. Field of Study - Business, Paralegal, or Human Resources. | N/A | 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience - Minimum Required ? 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience - Preferred
Evaluate, plan and implement Speech-Language Pathology treatment programs for referred patients. Perform overall daily operational tasks of Speech-Language Pathology service within the department. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients and visitors.
Responsibilities
PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) 5% Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. � Patient Evaluation: - 25% Evaluate patients using appropriate therapeutic media. Develop individualized treatment programs consistent with patient�s diagnosis, status and goals. Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development and the range of treatment needed by different age groups of patients. Recommend patient diet and/or communication facilitation and follow-up. Includes obtaining and interpreting information relative to the patient's needs. � Documentation: - 15% Document patient evaluation, status, progress and discharge per approved procedures. � Treatment: - 45% Implement the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team. Monitor patient�s response and modifies plan as needed. � Department Operations: - 5% Represent personnel, fiscal, professional and program needs to the Manager. Provide for acquisition, care and maintenance of physical facility supplies, and equipment within allotted area of budget. Develop, implement, and monitor department policies and procedures in collaboration with Manager. Promote team building and maintenance of team collaboration in patient care. Represent Speech-Language Pathology at PM&R, Neurology and Neurosurgery patient care rounds. Represent the hospital/department at community speech, Speech and Hearing Director and Graduate Students Practicum Advisory Board Meetings. � Process Improvement/Education: - 5% Monitor area programming needs and support program development. Assist Manager and collaborate with PT/OT for development and supervision of department PI programs. Represent Speech-Language Pathology on assigned hospital program development PI committees. Provide in-service lectures to hospital dietitians, respiratory therapists, nurses, rehabilitation employees and students. Contribute to the clinical and academic education of medical students, residents, and undergraduate Speech Language Pathology students and students within the College of Allied Health. | Review the physical demands and assign an overall average percentage of time this position performs these activities. These physical demands will not be listed or rated on the annual performance appraisal. Climbing:�Ascending or descending stairs, ladders, ramps, etc, using feet and legs and /or hands and arms - 80% Stooping:�Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist - 30% Kneeling:�Bending legs at knees to come to a rest on knee or knees - 10% Reaching:�Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - 30% Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time - 70% Walking:�Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks - 70% Pushing 0-10 lbs:�Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 10% Pushing 11-20 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 21-50 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 51 lbs or more: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pulling: Use of upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion - 10% Lifting 0-10 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10% Lifting 11-20 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Lifting 21-50 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Lifting 51 lbs or more: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Carrying 0-10 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 10% Carrying 11-20 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Carrying 21-50 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Carrying 51 lbs or more: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm, as in handling - 20% Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of (using) fingertips - 20% Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word - must convey detailed or spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly - 50% Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication - 100% Seeing: The process of perceiving objects by use of the eyes to perform an activity - visual acuity requirements include ability to discern position of object(s), shape of object(s), color, depth perception or visual inspection - 100%
Qualifications
Associates Degree - Minimum Required. Field of Study - Business, Paralegal, or Human Resources. ? Bachelors Degree - Preferred Degree. Field of Study - Business, Paralegal, or Human Resources. | N/A | 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience - Minimum Required ? 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience - Preferred
