Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

4/1/2024

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

910001

Job Title:

Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the team manager, the Per Diem Clinical Speech Pathologist provides assessment and treatment of speech, language, swallowing, social pragmatics, and cognitive disorders for patients with illness or injury.  Duties related to patient care include: administration and interpretation of formalized and informal assessments, planning and developing treatment programs for patients, education of the patient, family members, and staff, documentation of assessment findings, recommendations and treatment plans, reporting to other members of the patient care team, and providing clinical treatment.  Patient/client assessment, consultation, and treatment are conducted using broad guidelines, requiring a high degree of independence and innovation in decision-making.

Involving other health care team members is essential.  The clinician practices in collaboration with other members of the health care team and demonstrates respectful interactions with patients/clients, colleagues, and others.  Practice incorporates and emphasizes education to patients, clients, caregivers/families, and others.

Therapy is provided with patients/clients in various age groups. See Addendum for specifics.

Coverage to other areas within the Rehab Therapy Department may be provided as necessary based on patient/client demands.  Occasional work may be required on weekends and holidays.

The Clinician manages technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively. 

Problems encountered are of a moderate level of difficulty and can usually be solved by referring to program resources, subject matter experts, and/or management.  General supervision and direction will be provided.  Consultation with other staff is expected regularly. The clinician controls his/her own schedule, and must problem solve how to meet patient care needs and department, hospital, and professional standards regarding documentation of care.  

The clinician works with a wide variety of internal and external constituents, including (but not limited to) team members, staff and physicians inside and outside the Rehab Therapy Department, patients, caregivers/families, vendors, and insurance representatives.

As a requirement of the position, the clinician has regular access to and knowledge of the confidential medical history of patients/clients in his/her care.  Documentation is required and is in accordance with professional and regulatory guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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1. Clinical Decision Making: Evaluates and re-evaluates patients/clients using knowledge of the principles and methods of patient/client assessment and on-going reassessment to develop and modify effective assessments and treatment plans.

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Uses available resources, including patient outcomes and past experiences, to guide patient/client assessment.

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Using multiple sources, comprehensively assesses patient/client factors that impact treatment plan and outcome.

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Selects appropriate assessment tests and measures to conduct patient/client assessment and re-assessment.

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Administers tests and measures accurately, following standardized criteria if applicable. Modifies tests and measures based on patient/client needs.

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Recognizes and incorporates precautions and contraindications for treatment.

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Identifies impairments and their influence on patient/client performance.

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Incorporates prioritized impairments to establish a therapy classification or therapy diagnosis that is specific to the patient/client.

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Makes accurate predictions about patient/client outcomes.

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With the patient/client and/or the patient/client’s family/caregiver input, establishes goals that reflect anticipated outcomes.

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Based on assessment and on-going reassessment, develops a treatment plan by selecting and modifying appropriate interventions.

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In adherence to the profession’s Code of Ethics, uses ethical reasoning to make decisions based on objective principles and values.

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Is accountable and takes responsibility to identify and meet the needs of the patient/client. Seeks alternate strategies and/or other resources to make sure patient/client needs are met.

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2. Performance Skills: Provides treatment interventions to patients/clients that are safe, timely, effective, efficient, patient-centered, and equitable, in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

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Demonstrates competency in treatment skills by completing institutional and program-specific competencies and consistently meets annual requirements.

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Practices competently in accordance with professional practice standards and expectations.

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Demonstrates effective visual, tactile, and auditory skills to aid with patient/client assessment/reassessment and intervention.

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Provides effective therapeutic interventions that are patient centered.

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In accordance with patient/client need, selects treatment with consideration of resource utilization, including space, time, people, and equipment.

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Identifies and provides appropriate strategies to educate patients so that environmental constraints, learning barriers, and cultural factors are addressed effectively.

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Facilitates patient/client responsibility for self-care.

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Progresses treatment interventions effectively.

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Interventions take into account physical, behavioral, cognitive, and perceptual dysfunction and appropriate referrals to specialists are made, if needed.

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Delegates treatment to appropriate clinical staff and provides necessary supervision.

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3. Interpersonal Abilities: Demonstrates respectful interactions with patients/clients, colleagues, and others.

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Advocates on behalf of patients to appropriate individuals and is aware of common patient needs for similar patient populations.

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Identifies cultural factors that may impact treatment and plan of care and identifies appropriate resources to meet cultural needs and maximize patient outcomes.

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Establishes and maintains rapport with patients by recognizing others’ values and adapting interactions to build trust.

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Works cooperatively with co-workers, demonstrating respect, trust, and support.

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Consults with or refers to other colleagues/disciplines to meet patient/client needs.

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Incorporates critical feedback from manager and colleagues and works towards improving areas of opportunity.

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4. Professional Behaviors: Acts professionally to all individuals and in all situations. Participates in organizational initiatives to improve patient care, practice, and institutional performance.

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Participates in initiatives to improve organizational performance and actively provides feedback.

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Proactively identifies and communicates operational issues that impact clinical practice.

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Actively participates or provides feedback to a committee or task force that is focused on improving clinical practice.

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Practices in ways that ensure patient care and administrative tasks are performed timely while remaining flexible with changes in schedule.

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Meets productivity expectations.

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Advocates for the profession internally and externally to UW Health.

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Written communication is timely, succinct, and meets all regulatory and hospital standards.

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Identifies when communication is necessary and directs communication at the right time in the right place to the right person using an appropriate medium.

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Listens actively: verbal and non-verbal communication is respectful, empathetic, and appropriate to individuals and groups.

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5. Administration/Education/Outreach/Research: Participates in at least two activities that extend beyond patient care, including administration, education, outreach, and/or research.

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Utilizes resources and seeks appropriate assistance to incorporate evidence-based practice into clinical decision making.

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Demonstrates a commitment to continued learning by attending continuing education, reviewing the literature, and seeking other resources.

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Critically self-assesses own performance and takes steps to continue clinical growth.

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As opportunities exist, actively participates in student clinical education.

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Able to critically appraise journal articles or other sources of evidence.

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Identifies clinical specialization interest and focuses on self-development and professional goals in that specialization area.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree

in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders

Required

Completion of Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship Requirement

Preferred

Experience in a medical setting as a Speech Language Pathologist

Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS)

within 3 months

Required

Wisconsin state license (or eligible) to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist

Preferred

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC - SLP)

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software, is required.

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Organization, independence, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.