Provides a quality Speech Language Pathology program to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in staff meetings, development programs, and departmental committees.

• Supervises clinical support staff per the Physical Therapy Practice Act.

• Completes charge/statistical information to reflect services provided.

• Provides comprehensive therapeutic interventions for all age groups based on physical therapist-developed programs.

• Assists physical therapists in patient surveys within the scope of practice.

• Maintains detailed written/electronic documentation of clinical services.

• Rotates through treatment areas/facilities as needed.

• Provides objective feedback to supervisors on department performance and emergencies.

• Schedules to meet or exceed productivity standards set by the facility.

• Implements treatment programs based on patient response and medical status, notifying the physical therapist of necessary plan changes."

• Achieves and maintains productivity standards.

• Prepares necessary time records.

• Maintains compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies' requirements.

• Pursues professional growth and development.

• Performs job responsibilities in line with the organization's mission.

• Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records.

• Adheres to organizational policies, including compliance and HIPAA regulations.

• Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments.

• Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports.

• Maintains confidentiality and provides excellent customer service.

• MS, MEd or MA in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency) or meet the educational requirements for certification and be in the process of completing his or her Clinical Fellowship year. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Speech Pathologists license required for state in which employee provides services.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Speech Pathologist

• Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran