What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at UPMC?
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to work evenings at the Children's Hospital South location on Millers Run Road in Bridgeville. The start time would be 3:00pm or later and the person in this role will work 10 hours/week. The person in this role will also enjoy free, onsite parking!
The Speech Language Pathologist provides a quality Speech Language Pathology program to clients.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains current status of all pertinent criteria necessary to satisfy competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies such as OSHA, TJC and CMS and practitioner requirements for participation as a health care provider including but not limited to: required CEU's, current professional license; current curriculum vitae; current CPR certification; current TB test; current competencies in safety, age and equipment; and in some cases current automobile license and current automobile insurance. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Independently pursues professional growth and development related to this position and in lines with the mission and activities. Presents in-service and educational programs. Participates in community education and/or continuing education programs sponsored by the organization as requested.
Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records on all patients seen for speech pathology services.
- Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments for all clients for whom such services are beneficial.
Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for each person seen for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services.
- Provides appropriate diagnostic evaluative services for all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.
- Compiles and reports accurate data for the financial, statistical and administrative needs of the Speech-Language Pathology Programs.
- Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling and treatment programs of clients referred for Speech-Language Therapy.
- Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees and in-service education programs.
Obtains complete and pertinent historical information on all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.