Speech Language Pathologist - Acute and Rehab

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health s four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women s services, and heart and vascular services.

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.

• 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 and with Department colleagues to promote best patient care standards.
• Participates in the peer review process and performance improvement initiatives within assigned work area under supervision.
• 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 with accountability for actions and results.
• Maintains professional demeanor and quality care in all interactions.
• Responds promptly to communication (e.g., e-mail, pages and phone messages) and uses technology to meet job requirements.
• Maintains productivity standards and completes clinical competencies consistent with job responsibilities and personal development plan.
• Performs duties/tasks/assignments as directed to support Department goals or needs and meets all performance expectations and Division policies and procedures.
• Meets and adheres to ASHA, state licensure board and Department clinical practice guidelines.

• 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

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