SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST- St. Joseph Hospital- Nashua, NH Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

• St. Joseph Hospital
• Nashua, NH

Location:

Nashua, NH

Department:

Rehab Unit

• ST

Facility:

St. Joseph Hospital

• Nashua, NH

Job ID:

30161
Job Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist will carry out an individualized program of speech language pathology including assessment, treatment, implementation, education, discharge planning andmunication to maximize a patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals. The Speech Language Pathologist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and oues, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient oues.
Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient oues.
Maintainspliance with all relevant Federal, State regulations and Organizational policies.
Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote speech language pathology in themunity.
Other duties as consistent with this role.
Outpatient

• additional duties/responsibilities:
  Schedules patients and monitors referral work queues in Employee Health Record
  Monitors and analyzes essential departmental data elements through creation and running of reports in Employee Health Record

Job Requirements:

(education and experience/preferred and required)
Job Knowledge and Skills
Clinical skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situation.
Ability to use aputer and proficiency in Employee Health Record documentation.
Education and Experience
Current license from the NH Speech Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Governing Board required
CPR/BLS certification required
Graduate of an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) accredited speech language pathology (SLP) program strongly preferred
Passage of national Praxis exam or valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by ASHA strongly preferred
An equivalentbination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves abination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.
Americans with Disabilities Statement
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable amodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
Standard of Business Conduct
Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in ourmunities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion
  We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity
  We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration
  We work in partnership, dialogue and d purpose to create healthymunities.
• Excellence
  We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
Job Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist will carry out an individualized program of speech language pathology including assessment, treatment, implementation, education, discharge planning andmunication to maximize a patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals. The Speech Language Pathologist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and oues, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient oues.
Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient oues.
Maintainspliance with all relevant Federal, State regulations and Organizational policies.
Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote speech language pathology in themunity.
Other duties as consistent with this role.
Outpatient

• additional duties/responsibilities:
  Schedules patients and monitors referral work queues in Employee Health Record
  Monitors and analyzes essential departmental data elements through creation and running of reports in Employee Health Record

Job Requirements:

(education and experience/preferred and required)
Job Knowledge and Skills
Clinical skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situation.
Ability to use aputer and proficiency in Employee Health Record documentation.
Education and Experience
Current license from the NH Speech Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Governing Board required
CPR/BLS certification required
Graduate of an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) accredited speech language pathology (SLP) program strongly preferred
Passage of national Praxis exam or valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by ASHA strongly preferred
An equivalentbination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves abination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.
Americans with Disabilities Statement
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable amodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
Standard of Business Conduct
Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in ourmunities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion
  We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity
  We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration
  We work in partnership, dialogue and d purpose to create healthymunities.
• Excellence
  We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).