Speech Therapist II - Great Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY: To provide a full range of language pathology services in a home care setting, under general clinical supervision; to perform/participate in speech language pathology education to staff patients and others MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

I. Education: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology II. Experience: Three or more years of speech language pathology experience with home care experience desired, with a strong job performance record III.

License Requirements: Vermont Profession License and Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology IV. General: Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency Able to speak, read and write in English Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization's employees, clients, customers and the general public Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others Hold a valid driver's license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position General administrative and clinical supervision is received from the Rehab Team Manager with consultation and speech therapists at the Centers for Communication Disorders Broad and in-depth clinical knowledge and skills to speech therapy relevant to home care treatment WORKING CONDITIONS: 1.

Traveling required 2. Works in community based settings, and clients' homes and outdoors 3. May work during non-business hours 4.

May experience: Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff Stress due to a demanding profession An exposure to blood-borne pathogens A variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferences ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours 2.

Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organization's standards 3. Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees 4. Balancing-be able to maintain balance 5.

Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level 6. Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment 7. Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties 8.

Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: I. Performance Standards: Provide a full range of speech language pathology services to patients in their homes, under general personal and procedural clinical supervision, including: ongoing assessments of current status; implementation of treatment plans, to regain maximum independence, and the like; teaching patients about their conditions and ST treatment plans; counsel patients regarding psycho-social problems related to speech and language disabilities Conduct comprehensive initial in-home assessments Manage a caseload of patients, including developing appropriate care plans and revising as circumstances change, scheduling visits, and so forth Plan and coordinate a variety of services for patients provided by the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice and other community health care and human service organizations.

Perform a variety of patient advocacy functions Confer with patients' families, physicians, and other care providers to coordinate services, discuss patients' status, needs and problems, and so forth Prepare all required clinical and administrative documentation related to assigned activities, including admissions write-ups, chart notes, documentation of conversations, care plans, and the like, adhering to all relevant legal regulations, technical requirements of government agencies, internal procedures, and professional standards Travel to and from patients' homes and the UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice offices Confer regularly with supervisor, other clinical team members, departmental office staff, and other UVMHN Home Health & Hospice personnel to plan and coordinate activities, consult on cases, exchange information, investigate and resolve problems. Attend staff meetings when required Assist in the orientation and training of new speech staff Participate in a variety of formal and informal orientation, training and professional development programs and activities in order to keep abreast of relevant new clinical/technical developments in the field, as well as current goals, programs, policies and procedures of the organization In carrying out all clinical duties, adhere to established guidelines and professional standards while adapting treatment plans to meet many different contingencies, consulting with senior staff or supervisors regarding unusual situations; and demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills resulting in in-depth, accurate and rapid analyses and assessments, excellent anticipation of likely events and outcomes and recognition of atypical cases Other duties as assigned by supervisor II. Professional Accountability:

Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization Complies with all organization policies and procedures Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization's operations Complies with organization's policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information Organization's security official Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization's policy Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization's resources Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization Enhance or improve organization's services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change Documents the provision care and services in accordance to organization's policy