UPMC·Everett, Pennsylvania
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats various communication and swallowing disorders, including aphasia, voice, fluency, and cognitive deficits following head injuries. Key duties involve preparing diagnostic reports, providing direct treatment services, maintaining compliance with regulations, and coordinating client evaluation and treatment programs.
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.
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
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
A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology with specific coursework and clinical practice in all mentioned areas is required for this role. Candidates must also possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and obtain CPR certification based on AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
Market context
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