Speech Language Pathologist PT/OT
Company: Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Location: Baytown
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Speech Language Pathologist (
SLP) position is responsible for assessing patients and developing
the therapy plan of care. This position provides education to
patients, patient's family members, and/or caregivers and
collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for
problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient
specific goals. As a member of the interprofessional care team
providing direct patient care, the
SLP position has responsibility to deliver exceptional patient care
with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal
patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPromotes a positive work environment and
contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively
helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
Seeks guidance from others and collaborates with all members of the
interprofessional care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner.Uses 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.Serves as resource to co-workers and may assist in
teaching and providing guidance to students and support staff.
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee
engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients to
identify patient's level of function and to determine the treatment
plan. Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings and
implements the speech therapy treatment plan. Practices in a manner
that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion
principles.
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.Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team
modifications to patient's treatment plan, progress, and discharge
planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals.
Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve
clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
Contributes towards improvement of department score for patient
satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service
standards.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses patients regularly, monitors progress towards treatment
goals, modifies goals, and plan or program as indicated. Recognizes
complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and
collaborates with peers to address for optimum outcomes.Provides
input of speech-related activities completed by interprofessional
health care team, and if necessary, adjusts the plan to improve
quality of outcome and maintain the safety of the
patient.Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process
improvement. Identifies areas of practice improvements with
research-based evidence to achieve patient safety outcomes,
supported by accurate documentation.
Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality
and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education
procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record.
Enters accurate charges for services provided as applicable.
Uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and
equipment.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed. Meets labor
productivity standards by effectively managing established patient
load assignments.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based
practice/performance improvement projects.
Actively participates in department projects and hospital
committees.
Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and
improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence-based
practice literature.Seeks 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. Ensures own career
discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and
updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
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.
EDUCATIONGraduate of education program approved by the
credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
WORK EXPERIENCE
None
LICENSES
AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
SLP
SLP-Temp
AND
ASHA-CCC-
SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language
Pathology
AND
BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
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 security
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
principles
Competent assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as
evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role
components
Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with
all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent
customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and
co-workers
Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in
interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and
patients and their families
Possesses comprehensive computer knowledge; operates multiple
computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment
Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the
selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No
Scrubs Yes
Business professional No
Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
On Call
Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest
technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding
counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and
staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home,
state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed
to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing
facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new,
expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower,
outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care
unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating
rooms.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive
of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which
Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not
engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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