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Position Description Job Codes: 2FB

Park Nicollet Health Services

Position Title:

2FB, N2FB Speech and Language Pathologist Patient Care

2BEB Speech and Language Pathologist Development

2DC Speech and Language Pathologist Sr

2BEH Speech and Language Pathologist Development Certified

Location:

Park Nicollet Health Services

Department:

Speech Pathology

Written by:

N. Speier, Director

Supervisor’s Title:

Supervisor or Manager, Speech and Language Pathology

Final Approval (Dir. or VP Level):

N. Speier, Director of Rehab –PNHS

Date Approved:

January 2003

Date Revised:

January 2020, Sept 2020

Statement of Employee Conduct:

As a team member, you will support the mission, vision, and values of Park Nicollet Health Services and will be familiar with and abide by all PNHS policies and procedures. You will also be expected to comply with job-specific standards and embody the competencies of Head + Heart, Together which include; 1) achieving positive outcomes and goals; 2) demonstrating care for others and having their well-being at heart; and 3) succeeding through partnerships and as a member of a team

HealthPartners and its related organizations are committed to fulfilling their mission, vision and values in an environment that promotes the highest organizational and personal integrity and reinforces public trust.  In order to accomplish these goals, HealthPartners must maintain an effective program of compliance and ethics that has been developed with input from, and is championed at, the highest levels of the organization.

Position Summary:

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency assessment, compliance with regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHA, professional organizations, and other regulatory agencies); and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Rehabilitation Services Speech Pathologist will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.

 

Therapists in the development track will partner with their leader(s) to discuss ways in which the therapist can improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program/department improvement initiatives. The therapist will be given protected time to execute these activities.

Positions may require some weekend and holiday shifts as determined.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Uses and applies current information and technical knowledge in providing high quality direct and indirect patient care, including: evaluation and treatment of patients, development and implementation of care plans, and outcome reporting.

• Works with team members to support a holistic approach to treatment techniques, goals and discharge planning

• Is personally committed to and actively works to improve professionally and personally by pursuing a professional development plan.

• Maintains proficiency with job related tasks, including but not limited to, use of equipment and tools, accurate and timely documentation of clinically appropriate and fiscally responsible treatment plan and completion of billing requirements

• Consistently works in a safe manner, in compliance with infection control policies, maintaining awareness of potential dangers and works to reduce risks on the job.

• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies and immediately implements corrective action when deficiencies are noted.

• Participates in scheduling for optimal client service, safety, access and