Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
Speech Language Pathologist - PEDS (Relief)
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-29184 Type: Relief/Flex/Resource # of Openings: 1 Category: Rehabilitative Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Provides a safe therapeutic environment
Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
Utilizes proper posture, sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner
Maintains general good physical and mental health and self-care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the hospital
Professionalism
Maintains current knowledge of professional practice responsibilities and relevant national and state laws and issues which affect their practice
Models ethical appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity
Identifies and pursues continuing education opportunities; applies and shares new knowledge
Participates in departmental staff meetings, daily huddle and in-service education programs
Takes responsibility for special projects and assignments, and additional caseload when needed
Displays mature, empathetic and effective professional relationships by exhibiting compassion, integrity and concern for others
Conducts oneself in an ethical and legal manner, upholding the ASHA Code of Ethics, OHSU, federal privacy policies, and state statues/OAR’s specific to discipline
Adapts to changing and demanding environments
Service
Practice is consistent with ASHA guidelines for the Clinical Fellowship Year
Reports program development needs and inservice education needs to supervisor and assists in implementation of it
Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to-face situations
Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff
Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated
Communicates with patients and families, other healthcare team members, in a time and cost-efficient, courteous manner
Evaluation and Caseload Managemeny
Prioritizes patients care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral
Identifies rehab potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates
Performs diagnostic tests and maintains clinical competence (e.g. MBS, FEES)
Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals
Documents evaluations in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria
Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately
Provides surveillance and/or consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients, specific to care area; requesting orders and/or providing guidance to the patient’s team regarding activity or prevention of complications (including but not limited to diet/feeding recommendations)
Provides skilled rehabilitation treatmen
Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education
Monitors and adjusts treatment plans specific to patient progress
Communicates patient needs and promotes carryover of communication strategies, swallowing precautions, etc. with nursing and other caregivers
Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situations warrant
Directs, supports and providers supervision as required for aides and volunteers
Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area
Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria
Care Coordination
Collaborates with patient, family, and medical team in multidisciplinary patient rounds, ensuring a common level of understanding of the patient’s rehabilitation needs, and providing recommendations for rehab after discharge
Requests patient/family conferences as appropriate, and participates in conferences representing department, heightens awareness of and advocates for rehab needs of patient
Enhances patient safety both during and after hospitalization by assisting the team in problem-solving, including but not limited to dysphagia, communication and cognition impairments
Provides feedback and educates physicians, fellows, residents, and other health care providers about rehabilitation (including but not limited to medical necessity for skilled rehabilitation services and appropriate referrals and expectations for rehab outcome and intensity at various levels of care)
Performance Improvement and Professional Development
Maintains current knowledge of and complies with hospital and department policies and procedures, union contracts, etc.
Ensures baseline skills for patient management in all inpatient areas and maintains proficiency through regular exposure and patient care activity, mentoring with other staff and formal or informal peer review
Participates in ongoing professional development, mentoring and competency assessment for self and other staff. Includes but is not limited to: attends educational classes appropriate to a job development, communicates additional training needs to direct supervisor, attends staff meetings and orients new staff, cross-trains for position in assigned or other areas
Assists in department quality improvement. Independently maintains an organized schedule, solves schedule conflicts through peer collaboration and informs supervisor when adequate patient coverage in not available
Completes 2 hours (or specific DNV requirement) specific continuing education, including but not limited to, attendance in continuing education courses, grand rounds, departmental competencies.
Department Operations
Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment for the patients, family and staff. Includes, but is not limited to: maintaining supplies, equipment and forms, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning or repair of equipment is needed, following infection control policies
Ensures scheduler/manager has ongoing, current availability for scheduling
Responds in a timely manner to scheduling requests
Meets or exceeds departmental efficiency standards
Responsibilities
Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess a valid Oregon State license
When the position is for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), meet educational requirements, have an OR state conditional license and be in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for licensure (completion of Clinical Fellowship year).
An Oregon State License must be obtained within one year of appointment or employment will be terminated
Requires knowledge of acute complex medical conditions to appropriately evaluate, establish and implement a plan of care.
Must have knowledge of inpatient medical environments and equipment such as ventilators.
Must be experienced with video fluoroscopy
Exhibit the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to medical situations that may arise
Current American Heart BLS CPR certification
Current State of Oregon Speech Language Pathology License
Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
