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UPMC · 2 weeks ago

Speech Language Pathologist-Infant Development Program

Harrisburg, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UPMC is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services and is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for their Infant Development Program. The role involves delivering speech pathology services to infants and children, maintaining professional standards, and participating in community education efforts.

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Responsibilities

Achieves and maintains a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standards established for the facility by the organization

Prepares necessary time records

Maintains current status of all pertinent criteria necessary to satisfy competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies such as OSHA, TJC and CMS and practitioner requirements for participation as a health care provider including but not limited to: required CEU's, current professional license; current curriculum vitae; current CPR certification; current TB test; current competencies in safety, age and equipment; and in some cases current automobile license and current automobile insurance. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors

Independently pursues professional growth and development related to this position and in lines with the mission and activities. Presents in-service and educational programs. Participates in community education and/or continuing education programs sponsored by the organization as requested

Performs all job responsibilities and other duties as assigned by the facility or the organization in a manner that coincides with the mission

Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records on all patients seen for speech pathology services

Adheres to and supports the organizational policies, procedures and the mission, including the Corporate Compliance Program and its Code of Conduct and HIPAA regulations. This includes acceptance of the responsibility to report to the appropriate person(s) any suspected unethical, incompetent, or illegal activities or conduct

Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments for all clients for whom such services are beneficial

Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for each person seen for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services

Maintains a high level of confidentiality

Provides appropriate diagnostic evaluative services for all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services

Compiles and reports accurate data for the financial, statistical and administrative needs of the Speech-Language Pathology Programs

Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling and treatment programs of clients referred for Speech-Language Therapy

Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees and in-service education programs

Obtains complete and pertinent historical information on all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services

Maintains a positive attitude and provides excellent customer service characterized by caring, concern and support for the public, supervisors, employees and coworkers

Qualification

Speech-Language PathologyCCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency)Speech Pathologist licenseCPR certificationInfantsChildrenBasic Life Support (BLS)Act 31 Child Abuse ReportingAct 33Act 34Act 73 FBI Clearance

Required

MS, MEd or MA in Speech-Language Pathology

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)

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting

Act 33

Act 34

Act 73 FBI Clearance