Applicants should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience evaluating and treating patients with head and neck cancer. Experience with surgical reconstruction, post-radiation impairments and trismus is required. Advanced skill in the area of dysphagia management is required, including the ability to independently complete FEES and VFSS. Experience managing TEP's is a bonus, but not required.
General Description of the Job Class
Plan and administer speech language pathology evaluations and plan and implement appropriate treatment. Document provision of such care, utilizes support staff and participate in special projects as designated.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Independently maintains a clinical caseload in designated clinical cluster area. Provides evidence-based evaluation and treatment to diverse, medically challenging patient populations. Provides quality service delivery techniques that facilitate optimum services to meet patient needs being sensitive to patient’s age, social, cultural, educational and vocational background. Provides appropriate written and/or verbal education on communication and/or swallowing disorders to patients, families, and professionals. Completes required documentation accurately and within the designated time frame which may include report writing, billing, and/ or professional education database. Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as with Department colleagues to promote best patient care standards. Participates in the peer review process. Participates in performance improvement initiatives within assigned work area under the supervision of Assistant Manager of Rehabilitative Services. Takes initiative to remain current in clinical practice through lectures, literature, and other educational opportunities. Organizes daily schedule to prioritize responsibilities including the integration of meetings, responsibilities, or tasks into schedule without negative impact on patient care or productivity. Maintains confidentiality pertaining to patient care and all Division policies and procedures. Keeps Assistant Manager of Rehabilitative Services informed of activities, problems, and/or accomplishments. Functions in a self-directed manner and takes ownership to manage self and work including responsibility for actions and accountability for results. Maintains professional demeanor and is responsible for quality care in all interactions. Responds promptly to communication (e.g., e-mail, pages and phone messages). Uses technology (e.g., computer skills) to meet job requirements. Maintains productivity standards. Completes clinical competencies consistent with job responsibilities and personal development plan. Performs duties/ tasks/ assignments as directed to support Department goals or needs. Meets all performance expectations and follows all Division policies and procedures. Meets and adheres to ASHA, state licensure board and Department clinical practice guidelines.
Strongly Preffered Degrees/Licensure/Certifications:
Documentation of training in the areas of trismus and manual therapy/myofascial release
Documentation of competency in FEES (i.e. Supervised scope passes on normal patients)
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education:
Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
Experience:
Previous medical setting experience preferred, although other relevant clinical experience considered.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
-- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by ASHA -- NC License in Speech Language Pathology issued by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists -- Temporary License in Speech Language Pathology issued by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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