Speech Language Pathologist II
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Cypress
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) II
position is responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy
plan of care for a broad range of diagnoses and acuities. This
position may specialize in care for certain complex patient types,
through advanced training and education. As an experienced SLP,
this position provides education to patients, patient's family
members, and/or caregivers, and collaborates with other
interprofessional team members, as needed, for problem resolution
and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a
member of the interprofessional care team, the SLP II position
provides patient care directly and delivers exceptional patient
care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure
optimal patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient
outcomes. This position serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource
to less experienced staff, including other Therapists, and
technicians and may act as a clinical resource to students, and
clinical fellows. The SLP II position assists with collection of
quality metrics and analytics, with development of best practices
and process improvement initiatives, as designated. PEOPLE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Contributes to teamwork, consistently offering
assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance.
Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work
environment. Offers guidance to interprofessional health care team,
when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
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. Partners with members of the interprofessional care team by
actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care
information and data in a comprehensive manner. Teaches and
provides guidance to nursing, and support staff. Orients new team
members and assists with precepting students in clinical rotations
and clinical fellows. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards
improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation
of patients across a broad range of diagnosis and acuities 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. Provides service to
complex patient populations. 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.
Serves as resource to clinical fellows and nursing in teaching best
practices. 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.
Balances and adjusts as needed the caseload for the assigned team
members to result in optimum patient care and outcome. Initiates
improvements for department score on 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 proactively addresses such for optimum
outcomes. Provides oversight 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. Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective
action and assists in process improvement by providing
recommendations and contributes to meeting department and hospital
targets for quality and safety. Identifies areas of practice
improvements with research-based evidence and assists in
development of treatment protocols and best practice for certain
population or practice area to achieve patient safety outcomes,
supported by accurate documentation. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education
and 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
Initiates innovative solutions through evidence-based
practice/performance improvement projects. Actively participates in
and may lead department projects and/or hospital committees.
Participates in HM-related and approved hospital/community teaching
opportunities, community services and/or functions. Identifies and
presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in
patient care or unit operations using evidence-based practice
literature. Assists higher level SLPs with program development
and/or clinical competencies 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. EDUCATION Graduate of
education program approved by the credentialing body for the
required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications,
Licenses and Registrations section. WORK EXPERIENCE Three years of
experience as a Speech Language Pathologist LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - State
Licensure Compact license acceptable according to the Board
requirements within 90 days OR SLP-Temp - Speech Language
Pathologist - Temporary State Licensure within 90 days 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
Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as
evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role
components Demonstrates increasing expertise and executes
experienced clinical skills in treatments provided and/or for a
particular patient population 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, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy
procedures and patient care situations Demonstrates sound judgment
in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and
patients and their families Possesses proficient computer
knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard
Rehabilitation equipment Demonstrates professional and technical
competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment
plans for increasingly complex patient populations 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 No TRAVEL 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 Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024. 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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