Speech Language Pathologist

Role Priorities

• Provide Therapeutic Services (as indicated through national/state board certification)
• Provide Clinical Support
• Provide Office Support

Position Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of clients and provides speech and language therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures of the clinic while maintaining the highest degree of quality client care.

The Speech Language Pathologist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those clients being treated by students.

The Speech Language Therapist accurately assesses clients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate speech and language therapy interventions; provides client and family teaching; works cooperatively with other clinical staff in maintaining standards for professional speech and language therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. These functions are carried out accordance with the policies, mission, vision and philosophy of the clinic.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform client assessment.
• Establish plan of care.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan or care.
• Assesses educational needs of the client, family, caregiver or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Communicates with client, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Plans for discharge.
• Maintain current knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within your specialized field.
• Provide an environment conducive to safety for clients, visitors and staff.
• Assess the risk for safety and implement appropriate precautions.
• Utilize the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing and educating coworkers and staff.

HIPAA Responsibilities

• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of the privacy policy of SSPT as well as all applicable Federal and State laws.
• Always protect all confidential client information whether written, verbal or electronic.
• Under no circumstances: maliciously harm, access, modify, or in any way alter, modify, or destroy any computer software, network or workstation.
• Mitigate, to the extent practicable, any harmful effect that is known of a use or disclosure of protected health information in violation of the policies and procedures of this clinic or the requirements of the Privacy Rule by this clinic or any of its business associates.
• Immediately notify the designated Compliance Officer of any violation of the policies and procedures of this clinic or the requirements of the Privacy Rule by this clinic or any of its business associates.
• Ensure that the minimal necessary client information is used or disclosed in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.
• No employee, client, or representative of a client of this clinic shall be retaliated against in any way for making a good faith complaint or report regarding a violation of the Privacy Rule or the policies and procedures of this clinic regarding protected health information.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Current licensure in Speech and Language Pathology in the State of Alabama.
• Must maintain a current knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the clinical field.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization and demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels and demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy.
• Must be able maintain confidential and non-routine information of clients and employees.
• Respond to departmental needs.
• Participate in and contribute to quality improvement process for the department and the clinic.
• Coordinate and supervise appropriate levels of staff including interns, students and volunteers.
• Provide in-service training on all continuing education.
• Maintain required and up-to-date documentation of clients and billing requirements.
• Provide support to the clinical/office staff, as needed.
• This position, as is any other position in this clinic, is required but not limited to any other duties assigned.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks and demands.
• Must be flexible in scheduling, which is dictated by what is conducive to the client load, unless otherwise noted by administration.
• Must be physically able to lift, support and move clients, unless otherwise noted by a physician.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Ability to treat client in a creative and independent manner.

Education/Training Experience:

• Masters Degree
• Current licensure in Speech and Language Pathology in the State of Alabama
• Certificate of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and working towards Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 30 – 34 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Speech Language Pathology License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Florence, AL 35630 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Florence, AL 35630: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person