Speech Pathologist - Acute Care

Job description

Onsite

n500P Hospital - J/K/L/M Patient - PALO ALTO

nFull time

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nDay - 08 Hour (United States of America)

nAt Stanford Health Care, we see our allied health practitioners as critical contributors to our pioneering services. Working at the heart of medicine, we invite you to bring your very best to our team. Our Speech Pathology department offers a unique and fulfilling experience for SLPs looking to make an impact. Serving a diverse range of patient populations—including cardiothoracic, transplant, neurosurgery, oncology, trauma, and more—you’ll be part of a dynamic team working at the forefront of patient care.

nChanging the Future of the Speech Pathology: The Speech Language Pathology team serves patient populations including:

n• Cardiothoracic

n• Transplant (heart, lung, liver, kidney, BMT)

n• Neurosurgery and Neurology

n• Med-surg

n• Head and Neck CA

n• Oncology

n• Trauma

nBe Part of a Tight Knit Team: Our departments are tight knit, collaborative and supportive as they provide top tier care for patients.

n• Access to MBS (using TIMS) and FEES (3 towers and 12 scopes)

n• Physicians readily order these studies without pushback

n• Opportunity for FEES mentorship and training

n• Collaborative team dynamics

n• Supportive and closely knit group of SLPs with high commitment to EBP and knowledge sharing

nOpportunities to Grow: Speech Language Pathologists in our unit have access to:

n• SLP Clinical Specialist supports career advancing goals

n• Facilitates opportunities to present at state and national conferences

n• Provides mentorship for advanced skills including in-line PMV, FEES

n• Several councils to be involved in such as the Rehab Council, Student Council, and Shared Leadership Council

n• Clinical Ladder Structure

nThis is a Stanford Health Care job.

nA Brief Overview

nThe Speech Language Pathologist II is an experienced therapist who is fully competent with all essential functional and job duties of a Speech Language Pathologist I, but also has expertise and experience in evaluating and developing treatment plans for more complex patients and for a wide variety of ages and diagnoses, utilizing advanced skills and techniques to solve patient care needs in an accurate and efficient manner. The SLP II conducts clinical and instrumental swallow examinations (videofluoroscopy and flexible endoscopic swallow evaluations). The Speech Pathologist II takes an active role in multi-disciplinary care team discussions, recommending the most appropriate treatment plan for the needs of the patient. The SLP II serves as a clinical advisor to less experienced Therapists by consulting on complex clinical presentations, reviewing treatment plans and collaborating to develop and implement complex SLP care plans that are evidence based. Supervises patient care responsibilities of Physical Therapy interns, Physical Therapy Assistants and duties of Rehabilitation Aide. Functions as a Clinical Instructor in the Speech Language Pathology student program. Contributes to program development, performance improvement, development of departmental policies and procedures, and other specialized programs. Completes required classes and in-service programs, which support work as Speech Language Pathologists, as needed.

nLocations

nStanford Health Care

nWhat you will do

nnnMust meet and be proficient in performing all the essential functions of Speech Language Pathologist I with a more complex patient population as well as the following:

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nnEvaluates and treats patients with more complex speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallow impairments including instrumental swallow assessments (videofluoroscopy and flexible endoscopy).

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nnPrepares and presents an in-service (at least one annually).

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nnDevelops, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions to alleviate complex communication, cognitive and swallow impairments; selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques; performs age appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems with fundamental skills in clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and interventions.

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nnProvides input regarding the educational needs of the staff and serves as a resource in meeting those needs.

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nnWith the support of the manager, may initiate clinical research within area of clinical expertise.

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nnProvides mentoring to others when appropriate and serves as a role model/resource/teacher/mentor to less experienced speech pathologists.

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nnLeads patient care conferences, communicating with and teaching other care providers.

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nnAssists with identifying departmental performance improvement issues and participates in performance improvement activities, e.g. chart reviews, revision of documentation forms, workflow studies, etc.

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nnContributes to the development of departmental policies and procedures.

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nnIdentifies needs for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care. Makes recommendations for selection and purchase of specific equipment and supplies.

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n nEducation Qualifications

nnGraduate of an approved Speech Language Pathology curriculum with either a Master's or Doctorate degree.

n nExperience Qualifications

nnnTwo (2) years clinical practice as a Speech Language Pathologist (including work experience as Clinical Fellow).

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nnCompetent with Instrumental Swallow Assessments (VFSS and FEES).

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nnCertification in MBSImp is preferred.

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n nRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

nnnKnowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to the clinician's professional organization.

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nnKnowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area.

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nnKnowledge of basic business aspects of position, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory practice compliance.

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nnKnowledge of evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to routine patient care.

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nnKnowledge of legal issues affecting the clinical practice.

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nnKnowledge of pathologies and injuries which result in physical impairments.

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nnKnowledge of principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of clinical specialty.

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nnAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and effectively with patients, families, co-workers, visitors, supervisors and other health professionals.

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nnAbility to develop and document clearly and accurately treatment goals that are realistic, measurable, appropriate, functionally based and that include patient/family input.

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nnAbility to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs.

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nnAbility to evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments in clinically complex situations.

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nnAbility to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs to changing clinical status.

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nnAbility to provide appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards of practice, and on the needs of the specific individual, including age and developmental considerations, cultural and psychosocial issues, precautions and medical condition.

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nnAbility to utilize sound clinical reasoning to determine appropriate patient interventions; demonstrates good safety awareness, judgment and problem analysis and resolution.

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nnAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.

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nnAbility to clinically supervise, train and evaluate students/interns.

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nnAbility to apply advanced clinical skills in treating difficult and complex cases.

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n nLicenses and Certifications

nnnCA Speech Pathologist - SP . and

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nnBLS - Basic Life Support .

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n nThese principles apply to ALL employees:

nSHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

nStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

nYou will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

nnnKnow Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

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nnShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

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nnCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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n nEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

nBase Pay Scale: Generally starting at $57.53 - $76.22 per hour

nThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

nAt Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

nAs part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

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Worksite address

palo alto, CA, 94306, US

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