Sr Speech Language Pathologist
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Baytown
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYAt Houston Methodist, the Sr Speech Language
Pathologist (SLP) position is responsible for formal duties for a
service line, shift and/or multiple clinics as well as functioning
as a clinical expert. This position performs patient assessments,
development of plan of care, and corresponding treatments across a
broad range of diagnoses and acuities or for a specialized service
line. The Sr SLP position manages the collection of metrics,
analyzes, and reports on data and develops best practices,
identifies and leads process and quality improvement initiatives.
This position serves as a mentor and resource to all team members
utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and develop others and
achieve optimum performance levels for responsible service line,
shift, and/or clinics assigned. The Sr SLP position conducts
quality assurance audits of staff performance, provides feedback to
management on staff performance and identifies developmental needs
and has responsibility for and provides oversight of patient care
delivered by assigned SLPs, to ensure optimal patient safety and
customer service. This position serves as the liaison between
management and staff for routine matters as the primary point of
contact for the service line, shift, and/or clinics assigned and
coordinates the activities for the service line, shift and/or
assigned clinics, participating in expansion of services offered,
business development, and research.PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND
POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental 'Scope of Service' and
'Provision of Care' plans, as applicable, for description of
primary age groups and populations served by this job for the
respective HM entity.HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE
EXPECTATIONSProvide personalized care and service by consistently
demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and
ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole
person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual
needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our
actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth,
dignity, and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we
do and a model for others to emulate.Focuses on patient/customer
safetyDelivers personalized service using HM Service
StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by
following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive
Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)Intentionally rounds with
patients/customers to ensure their needs are being metInvolves
patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports byenabling their
participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given
jobDisplays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion
principlesActively supports the organization vision, fulfills the
mission and abides by the I CARE valuesPRIMARY JOB
RESPONSIBILITIESJob responsibilities labeled EF capture those
duties that are essential functions of the job.PEOPLE - 20%Leads a
positive work environment and team to be a dynamic, focused work
unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department
results. Establishes and maintains professional relationships,
trust and credibility with all on the healthcare team, serving as
primary point of contact for routine matters with physicians for
service area, shift and/or specialty, assisting management with
daily operations as assigned. (EF)Role models 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. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health
care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient
care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Role models to
team members effective communication skills, assisting in their
development of such skills. (EF)Effectively implements protocols
and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff
performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.
Provides feedback to management on team member performance and
conduct. Develops skills of team members and continually assists
with improving skills, performance and outcomes. (EF)Serves as
preceptor, mentor and resource to other speech language
pathologists, helping to advance their professional practice,
providing guidance with project development, implementation,
evaluation, research, and where applicable, publication. Develops
and presents educational and formal training programs. Precepts
clinical rotations, new employees, and Clinical Fellows. Role
models accountability for improvement of department score for
employee engagement. (EF)SERVICE - 25%Performs complete and
comprehensive evaluation of patients to identify patient's level of
function and to develop the plan of care. Performs highly advanced
therapy treatments serving as the clinical expert for complex to
high difficulty level patient assessments and treatments for
assigned area of practice and/or patient population. Practices in a
manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion
principles. (EF)Provides education to patients, patient's family
members, and/or caregivers, based on learning needs. Consistently
evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods
accordingly. Serves as subject matter expert and resource to
clinical fellows and nursing in teaching best practices and
education. (EF)Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and
resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate
resources. Drives improvement of department score for patient
satisfaction, through role modeling accountability of service
standards. (EF)QUALITY/SAFETY - 25%Assesses patients regularly,
monitors progress towards treatment goals, modifies goals, and plan
or program as indicated. Proactively anticipates
complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and
addresses such for optimum outcomes. (EF)Coordinates, monitors and
reports on various quality and safety metrics for the practice area
and/or department. Develops and implements initiatives to improve
the patient experience Proactively identifies opportunities for
corrective action, leads process improvement providing
recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and
hospital targets for quality and safety. (EF)Oversees the work
flow, caseload and patient processes and treatments for assigned
team/area, ensuring quality outcomes and the safety of the patient,
adjusting activities as applicable. Coordinates activities for the
service line, shift, and/or clinics and as requested for the
department. (EF)FINANCE - 15%Monitors the accuracy and completion
of documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a
timely manner in the patient record. Accurately enters charges for
services provided and performs charges reconciliation as
applicable. Serves as resource to management for chargemaster
item/CPT (Code and Procedure Terminology) code maintenance and
development for speech charges. (EF)Uses resources efficiently to
maximize utilization of time and equipment. Self-motivated to
independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks
for self and area(s) of responsibility/assigned team members to
meet the labor productivity standards. (EF)GROWTH/INNOVATION -
15%Develops patient treatment protocols and best practices with
research-based evidence and offers innovative solutions for patient
population or practice area. through performance improvement
projects. (EF)Leads department projects, programs and shared
governance activities. Actively participates in and/or leads
HM-related and approved hospital/community teaching opportunities,
community services and/or functions. (EF)Initiates 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. Assists management
with lower level SLPs and program development and/or clinical
competencies. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate
management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an
on-going basis. (EF)This job description is not intended to be all
inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related
business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the
right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSo Graduate of education program approved by
the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated
below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
section.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSo Five years of experience as a
Speech Language Pathologist; or four years' experience as a Speech
Language Pathologist with a specialty certification CERTIFICATIONS,
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREDo Texas Speech Language
Pathologist License or eligible for temporary Texas Speech Language
Pathologist License - must obtain licensure within 90 days of
employment. Compact license acceptable according to current Board
requirementso Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language
Pathology (CCC-SLP) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA)o American Heart Association Basic Life Support
(BLS)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDo Demonstrates the
skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned
job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments,
and performance evaluationso 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 securityo
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
principleso Ability to work independently, capable of handling
challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care
situations; demonstrates sound judgmento Ability to coach and
develop strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills with
all levels of the healthcare teamo Exhibits excellent delivery of
customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and
co-workers; demonstrates ability to establish and maintain highly
effective professional relationships with physicianso Ability to
function independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult
therapy procedures and patient care situationso Demonstrates
excellent time/project management skills and ability to effectively
coordinate efforts and outcomes for the assigned areao Possesses
proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems
and standard Rehabilitation equipmento Demonstrates professional
and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization
of treatment plans for increasingly complex patient
populationsSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork Attire Yes/NoUniform
NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (dept approved)
YesOn-Call* No*Note that employees may be required to be on-call
during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc)
regardless of selection above.Travel**May require travel within
NoHouston Metropolitan areaMay require travel outside Noof Houston
Metropolitan area**Travel specifications may vary by
department.Please note any other special considerations to this
job: __________________________Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital,
located 35 miles east of Houston, is the area's only full-service
hospital offering specialized medical care for patients at every
stage in life. This 230-licensed bed hospital with 15 operating
rooms and over 1,700 employees, brings Medical Center excellence
and quality care close to East Harris and surrounding counties.
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