AK-Speech Language Pathologist -120

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has openings for a SpeechLanguage Pathologist(SLP). We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Wrangell AK 99929

Assignment Start Date: 11/25/2024

13 weeks Days 8Hour shifts 40 hours guaranteed per week

Speechlanguage pathologists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment evaluation and establishing a plan of care and therapeutic interventions for a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnoses and skills needs who present with a full spectrum of movement abilities dysfunctions and complexities. The clinician needs to be able to inform clinical teams regarding decisions that involve SLP therapy while taking into consideration consultation provided by other care providers. As patients are seen recommendations may be made regarding their level of independence and rehabilitation needs which may impact services care placement and further treatment. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development quality improvement problemsolving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Documenting and processing interventions appropriately must be followed for continuity of care and reimbursement for services. The position requires occasional travel offsite and out of town to provide services.

This job can involve working in a small space at a demanding pace with a variety of people and sometimes difficult personalities and situations; good judgment tact and personal skills are necessary for positive working relationships between patients and coworkers. This job involves potential risks that the Therapist must work to avoid to the extent possible. Exposure to infectious organisms is possible; use of precautions and appropriate protective equipment is necessary. Latex may be present in the workplace. The job may require repetitive or heavy lifting up to 50 pounds with physically demanding movements and positions; the practice of good body mechanics and good judgment is necessary. Services may be provided in a variety of settings including inpatient outpatient offsite locations community events home visits and remote locations. There may be occasional travel to remote areas by boat or plane for multiple days possibly in harsh weather. This job is a covered position following the Indian Child Protection Act.

This position is with a primary focus on providing general Speech speechlanguage pathology (SLP) evaluations and treatments that impact patients functional abilities. Performs professionally respects confidentiality and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the Seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the Human Resources Manual. Services are to be provided in compliance with hospital standards Joint Commission Home Health regulations Alaska state licensure requirements regulatory and practice standards of SLP and the national professional guidelines established by the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The SLP provides services by physician referral in multiple settings; including inpatient outpatient Home Health and Long Term Care. Provides assessment performs evaluation identifies therapy diagnosis formulates therapy treatment plan with goals and implements treatment of SpeechLanguage Pathology services to patients. Be responsible as the primary therapy provider to implement supervise and modify a therapy plan of care based on an assessment of patient response to optimize the outcome for each patient. Review clinical records and case histories. Attends care conferences regular meetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers nurses and other rehabilitation professionals to review patients status and individual needs within the health care team concept. Collaborates with other team members to ensure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and a care plan is established before discharge. Documents patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses treatment plans recommendations and prognoses in appropriate format according to hospital and/or Home Health policies. Provide services promptly after receipt of referral to both Inpatient and outpatient settings as assigned. Direct the work of support staff students or interns.
• Develop implement and conduct patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs. Provides patients and families with home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential. Advise patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for selfcare and independence facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership between providers patients and their families. Home programs are clear and concise and the provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration of programs by patients or caregivers. Programs are taught to demonstrate sensitivity to crosscultural issues.
• Community Service. Therapy services may be performed at other facilities & Community Health Services programs in the Clients network. Video conferencing may be used for training patient encounters and administrative duties with offsite locations. Home assessments for evaluation of patients living arrangements use of Durable Medical Equipment and implementation of therapy plan in the home living environment. Occasional multiday travel to remote locations by boat or small plane which may be in inclement or harsh weather.
• Administrative. Assist senior staff in administrative matters clinic operations and specialty/research areas as appropriate. Utilize the hospital computer system to obtain patient information as well as keep abreast of hospital directives and in general participate in the timely and efficient flow of information. Provide a summary of results statistics and metrics as required by management. Assists acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment/devices based on the needs of the patient. Maintain supply stocks and clinical area at acceptable levels. Remain current in specific billing procedures/mechanisms (Medicare Medicaid and thirdparty payers) to aid in reimbursement of services and equipment including the plan of care concurrence with referring providers. Maintain cleanliness of clinical space.
• Professional Collaboration/Education. Educates staff on SLP issues and educates patient/family with therapeutic exercises activities and equipment. Assist in committee and management duties within and representing the Rehabilitation Services Department as requested. Provide therapy consultation presentations and inservice to medical staff consultants and other interdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned. This may include participation with project or health promotion teams. To keep current with knowledge of therapy procedures/techniques and improve clinical service staff will participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education inservice etc. Continuing educational funds will be allocated for the benefit of the department. Adhere to the regulatory and practice standards of SpeechLanguage Pathology set by the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association.
• Perform other duties or activities as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• 3 years of experience providing therapy to the patient population served by this position. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
• Acute care hospital experience of at least three years including subspecialty areas of dysphasia and neurology is preferred.
• Experience with modified barium swallow/video fluoroscopic swallowing studies and bedside clinical swallowing examinations preferred.

Education:

• A Masters degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology from an accredited program is required.
• Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a yearforyear basis for college education.

Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:

• Licensed by the State of Alaska in the field of SpeechLanguage Pathology. The license must be active at the time of submission
• Certification of Clinical Competence in SpeechLanguage Pathology by the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association(ASHA).
• Basic Life Support certification required
• A valid Drivers License is also required. The license must be active at the time of submission

EMR System: Cerner experience preferred

Shift: Days

COVID19: Must have COVID and FLU Vaccinations

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Physiology of speech production and swallowing including respiration phonation articulation resonance anatomic structures neuroanatomy and neurophysiology supporting speech language hearing swallowing respiration the vocal/aerodigestive tract and organic etiologies of disorders of communication. To administer a variety of standardized assessments be able to select the most appropriate test for a specific client and implement treatments accordingly.
• Various techniques for providing sound assessments evaluation & treatment planning and treatments for patients presenting various diagnoses with functional deficits among the general population.
• Regulations and practice standards as they relate to SLP including billing mechanisms (Medicaid Medicare and thirdparty payers) that may be available for patient equipment and service.
• SLP evaluation and treatment skills: skill in assessing treating and evaluating speech and language therapy patients while synthesizing knowledge of neurological diseases and formulating the results of evaluation into a treatment plan to assist physicians and other professional health staff in proper diagnosis and treatment including modified barium swallow exams
• Expressing self clearly and effectively in written and spoken communication such as in both daily documentation of written reports client progress notes and narrative summaries as well as in effectively training clinical and nonclinical staff; consulting with upper management outside agencies and organizations and subordinates; networking with other providers in the community; and proficient in public speaking.
• Utilizing information technology. Proficiency with computers including multiple software applications interface with multiple programs and use of laptops tablets and imaging devices.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients families teachers community members and nonSLP service professional persons of any level of understanding. Including the ability to translate complex SLP service diagnoses evaluations and therapies into simple oral and written language that others can understand
• Must have the physical ability to deliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility while keeping patients and selfsafe. Allowing the therapist to work effectively with patients and their families for proven therapeutic progress
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of employment such as patient care workplace safety and employee relations.

** LICENSE MUST BE ACTIVE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION

** MUST HAVE COVID AND FLU VACCINATIONS

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.