All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in speech therapy and within the specific program or location
Selects, performs, and interprets the results of ST examinations of speech/language, cognition-communication, oral motor, voice, and swallowing
Performs and interprets standardized evaluations as determined by appropriateness of the patient:
Identified actual or potential problems that would impact the ST treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care
Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment
Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background
Designs the plan for intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services
Revise the treatment plan as appropriate.
Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of various Speech Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques
Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self
Reassesses patient status in response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources15%
Participates in patient and family education process
Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes
Completes the Plan of Care and Patient/Family Education Documentation
Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition
Provides educational material to patients/families as indicated.
Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components.
Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner.
Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame.
Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression.
Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled.
Lead staff/team/program meetings and coordinates mandatory in-services and training
Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner.
Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner.
Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.
Complies with department policies and procedure
Demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health
Serves as a role model in effective and positive communications, excelling in both verbal and non-verbal communication. Establishes an intellectual atmosphere conducive to the stimulation and interchange of ideas
Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership
Provides supervision/mentorship to Speech language Pathologists, Clinical Fellowship Year Candidates and Therapy Aides
Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Speech Therapists and Therapy Aides
Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner
Provides supervision to Speech Therapy students as assigned
Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation
Manages service recovery for patient/family and team member complaints
Meets the team/department productivity standards
Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity
Initiates and conducts PI activities for the department or clinical programs.
Takes a leading role in the implementation of programs, processes and procedures and in the re-evaluation of current programs and processes
Motivates, challenges other team members by sharing new information, proposing initiatives, participating in brain-storming sessions and demonstrating creativity
Represents discipline or service area in interdisciplinary forums within Prisma Health and supports the credentialing and regulatory requirements
Monitors and documents work plan progression on a quarterly basis
Responsible for providing documentation of work plan accomplishments to supervisor/manager at annual review
Provides and helps coordinate hospital and departmental orientation for new staff.
Facilitates new staff on completion of clinical competencies
Serves as a consultant in their clinical area of expertise
Advocacy, support and Annual goals:
Plans, attends and markets/supports Prisma Health sponsored educational opportunities, community events and departmental programs
Participates in other department and/or professional activities
Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives
Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
Supports corporate leadership initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Prisma Health
Jan 25, 2025