Speech Language Pathologist
HealthEast Care System
This is a Full-time position in Minneapolis, MN posted December 16, 2021.
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Posted Date 3 days ago (11/2/2021 12:02 PM)
Requisition ID 2021-83460
Profession Clinical/Direct Patient Care (non-nursing/allied Health)
Speciality Rehabilitation Services
Department Outpatient Rehab
Shift day
Hours per 2 weeks 48
Location University of MN Health Clinics and Surgery Center
Overview
In collaboration with patients and families, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice.
This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.
Patient population is primarily adults.
Seeking a speech language pathologist with experience in head and neck cancer and swallowing.
This position would join a team of 4 other speech therapists in the ENT clinic at the Clinics and Surgery Center-Minneapolis.
Therapists partner with ENT physicians in the clinics devoted to head and neck cancer and other swallowing difficulties.
Must be proficient in performing video swallow studies for all patient diagnoses, conducting swallowing evaluation and treatment, FEES, TEP management.
Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family
- Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
- Determines prognosis for recovery
- Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
- Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
- Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
- Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
- Implements plan of care
- Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
- Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
- Uses acceptable medical terminology
- Follows professional practice standards
- Complies with department billing standards
Professional Expectations
- Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
- Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
- Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
- Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
Qualifications
Required
License/Certification/Registration
- Certification by ASHA and Speech Language Pathology license in the state of Minnesota
- Eligible for Temporary Minnesota License during Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
- Active Minnesota Basic Life Support certification
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