Speech Language Pathologist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Speech Language Pathologist provides comprehensive differential diagnostic evaluations using formal and informal measures. Provides development and implementation of management/education/treatment programs for individuals with communicative disorders for those served through Compass Community Health. Also serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides comprehensive differential diagnostic evaluations using formal and informal measures.
2. Provides management/treatment programs for individuals with communication disorders.
3. Provides appropriate case management/therapeutic intervention.
4. Provides appropriate written documentation of services provided.
5. Assumes responsibility for ancillary/priority services within department and contributes to development of department by participating in special projects/programs.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Secondary functions are duties, which are not exclusive of the position, and can be performed by other positions; however, secondary duties are to be performed for the efficiency of Compass Community Health.

1. Assists with office and administrative tasks asneeded.
2. Performs any other duties as assigned by your supervisor in collaboration with the Clinic and Compliance Director, and Medical Director.
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals including patients, family members, and other providers.
4. Explain to patients and family the roles and responsibilities of each team member and how they will work together to provide services.
5. Remain fluent in terminology pertaining to a healthcaresetting.
6. Respect and respond to the leadership displayed by other providers in a healthcare setting orteam.
7. Facilitate collaborative care by sharing relevant information with others through communications that are authorized by the patient and are permissible under HIPPA and related laws, regulations, andpolicies.
8. Assess the nature of the patient's family and social support system that have an impact on healthcare.
9. Ensure the flow and exchange of information among the patient, family members and linked providers.
10. Support patients in considering and accessing complementary and alternative services designed to support health andwellness.
11. Provide information, education, guidance and support to family members and othercaregivers.
12. Establish and pursue individual and team-based improvementgoals.
13. Foster and value diversity in terms of the composition of the team members in all roles.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Core values consistent with a patient/family-centered approach tocare.
2. Demonstrates professional and effective written and verbal communicationskills.
3. Demonstrates a positive, respectful attitude and professional customerservice.
4. Always maintains patient confidentiality as required by 42 CFR and HIPAA.
5. Safeguards healthcare consumer privacy and confidentiality with respect to

communication,documentation, anddata.

1. Proactively acts as a patient advocate, responding with empathy and respect to resolve patient/familyconcerns.
2. Recognizes and responds to opportunities forimprovement.
3. Demonstrates continual learning skills, effects changes in approach to care based on established, evidence-basespractice.
4. Demonstrates professional practicebehavior.
5. Provides mentoring/coaching of other population health and care coordination teammembers.
6. Cultivates effective partnerships, effectively collaborates with all practiceproviders.
7. Demonstrates understanding in use of IT resources and patientdatabases.
8. Demonstrates understanding and importance of data collection and analysis and is able to work with internal and external IT resources on collection and reporting methods.
9. Demonstrates effective delegation skills to streamline operational workflows and optimize inter­ officeresources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, INCLUDING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Requires Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology; prefer experience with individuals with developmental disability.
2. Must be Licensed by the Ohio State Board of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology; Complete First Aid and CPR certification within probationary period; and maintain certification as scheduled by Compass Community Health. May be required to obtain course work at own expense for initial certification as well as renewals.
3. Prior experience working in patient/family health care environment preferred.
4. Proficient in communicationtechnologies.
5. Previous experience with health IT systems, EHR, and health ITsystems preferred.
6. Previous experience working with disparate populationspreferred.
7. Effective organizational skills and ability to collect and maintain datarequired.
8. Maintains applicable agencytrainings.
9. Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to be physically active throughout the workday.
10. ValidOhioDriver'slicense;mustbeabletotransportself.Must beableto maintain insurability as required by Boardpolicy.

Our Mission: To provide access to quality healthcare to all members of our community.

Our Vision: To be the healthcare provider of choice in our region.

Our Core Values: Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Compassion.