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Speech Pathologist, Casual

UPMC

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Everett, PA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) Or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Speech Pathologist LicenseCCC-SLP CertificationAct 34 CertificationOAPSA CertificationMaster's degree

Job overview

UPMC is hiring a Speech Pathologist, Casual. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats a variety of communication and swallowing disorders, prepares diagnostic reports, maintains regulatory compliance, provides treatment services, participates in staff activities, adheres to policies, ensures confidentiality, delivers customer service, compiles data, coordinates evaluations, and achieves productivity standards while pursuing professional growth.

Key focus areas include Prepare diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services., Maintain compliance with all competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies, and health care provider prerequisites., and Provide diagnostic and treatment services for clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology..

Important skills include Aphasia, Voice Disorders, Speech Language Disorders, Closed Head Injury Deficits, Fluency Disorders, and Stuttering.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AphasiaVoice DisordersSpeech Language DisordersClosed Head Injury DeficitsFluency DisordersStutteringAural RehabilitationAugmentative CommunicationOral Swallowing StagePharyngeal Swallowing StageDiagnostic Report PreparationTreatment PlanningRegulatory ComplianceHIPAAConfidential Record KeepingCustomer ServicePositive AttitudeData CompilationProgram CoordinationProductivity Standards AdherenceGood Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Speech-Language PathologyCPR CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Speech Pathologist LicenseCCC-SLP CertificationAct 34 CertificationOAPSA Certification

Full job description

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats a variety of communication/swallowing disorders but is not limited to aphasia, voice, speech/language, closed head injury deficits (cognitive, linguistic, memory, attention), fluency (including stuttering), aural rehabilitation, non-verbal (augmentative communication), oral and pharyngeal stage of swallowing.

Responsibilities:

  1. Prepare diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services.

  2. Maintain compliance with all competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies, and health care provider prerequisites.

  3. Provide diagnostic and treatment services for clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology.

  4. Attend and participate actively in staff meetings, development, committees, and in-service education.

  5. Adhere to organizational policies, including the Corporate Compliance Program and HIPAA regulations.

  6. Maintain confidentiality and accurate professional records for all patients.

  7. Deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards the public and colleagues.

  8. Compile and report data for the financial, statistical, and administrative needs of the programs.

  9. Coordinate the evaluation, scheduling, and treatment programs for clients.

  10. Achieve and maintain productivity standards and pursue professional growth aligned with the organization's mission."

  • Prepare diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services.

  • Maintain compliance with all competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies, and health care provider prerequisites.

  • Provide diagnostic and treatment services for clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology.

  • Attend and participate actively in staff meetings, development, committees, and in-service education.

  • Adhere to organizational policies, including the Corporate Compliance Program and HIPAA regulations.

  • Maintain confidentiality and accurate professional records for all patients.

  • Deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards the public and colleagues.

  • Compile and report data for the financial, statistical, and administrative needs of the programs.

  • Coordinate the evaluation, scheduling, and treatment programs for clients.

  • Achieve and maintain productivity standards and pursue professional growth aligned with the organization's mission.

  • Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology with specific course work and clinical practice in all previously mentioned areas within the scope of practice is required.

  • Must have good communication and interpersonal skills

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Speech Pathologist

  • Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

  • Act 34

  • OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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