Department Overview The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing speech/language pathology services to the pediatric developmental and rehabilitation patient/client population.
This position will have competency and experience with assessment and intervention activities for special populations including, but not limited to, autism, pediatric dysphagia, extreme prematurity, congenital brain anomalies, etc.
The speech therapist in this position would be expected to serve clients in multiple areas of Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, including the Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Medical/Surgical wards, and outpatient follow-up services.
Therapists evaluate each patient referred, establish treatment goals/objectives, develop treatment plans and implement the plan.
Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns, assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity.
This position includes weekend and holiday rotations.
Not a CFY position Function/Duties of Position Provides Skilled Rehabilitation Treatment Prioritize care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education Monitors and adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress Facilitates routine patient activity plans with nursing and other caregivers Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situation warrant Directs, supports and provides supervision as required for aides and volunteers Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees Utilizes proper posture, sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner.
Maintains general good physical and mental health and self-care in order to not jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the hospital / clinical setting.
Service Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to- face situations Uses I CARE for introduction and closing Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional/behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff Addresses, complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated Communicates with patients/families, other health care team members, in a time and cost efficient, courteous manner.
