Speech and Language Pathologist - Adult Neuro Inpatient (casual position)

Overview

Hazard Assessment and Selection of Personal Protective Equipment Position Description. Job Codes: 2FB. Location: Park Nicollet Health Services. Department: Speech Pathology.

Position Details

Position Titles: 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.

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 abide by PNHS policies and procedures. You will comply with job-specific standards and embody the competencies of Head + Heart, Together, including: 1) achieving positive outcomes and goals; 2) demonstrating care for others and well-being; and 3) succeeding through partnerships and as a team member. HealthPartners emphasizes integrity and ethics; compliance programs are maintained with input from leadership.

Position Summary

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for ensuring PNHS values are achieved through daily operations, including direct patient care, professional development, outcome/competency assessment, regulatory compliance, and process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction. Communicates professionally with staff, patients, families, physicians and other stakeholders. Develops and executes professional development plans; participates in department improvement initiatives. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality direct and indirect patient care, including evaluation, treatment, care plan development, and outcome reporting.
• Collaborate with the team for holistic treatment approaches, goals and discharge planning.
• Maintain professional development and documentation accuracy; comply with billing requirements.
• Ensure safe practice in accordance with infection control policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in scheduling to optimize service delivery, safety, access and productivity; meet production expectations.
• Engage in peer reviews and department development activities (volunteer events, local presentations, committees).
• Utilize protected time and certifications to support department and organizational goals.
• Advocate for the profession by supervising student internships/field experiences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-related growth and development to provide appropriate service and ensure patient safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibility

Involvement in direct and indirect patient care as directed. Practice in compliance with professional standards, ethics, PNHS policies and state/federal regulations. Rehab services locations include Methodist Hospital, Outpatient Clinics, Struthers Parkinson’s Center, and the Alexander Center.

Supervision/Work Direction

The Speech Pathologist makes clinical decisions and delegates appropriate portions of treatment to therapy assistants and/or aides; supervises assistants, aides, volunteers and students.

Contacts

Internal/external contacts include patients, family members/caregivers, physicians, health insurance representatives and other healthcare professionals.

Education/Experience

Required: Speech Pathologist credential, Master’s or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology (Communication Disorders). Licensed in Minnesota. Experience as a Speech Pathologist in a medical setting is recommended.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Certifications/Licenses

• Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health.
• ASHA certification required; MSHA membership recommended (or as specified).
• Travel may be required to meet position expectations.
• Development tracks require leadership qualities and professional role-modeling in the clinic.

Certification Tracks (Development)

Options detail requirements for certification, CE hours, clinical hours, exams, and ongoing renewal. If no re-certification exam exists, alternative requirements may be submitted for pre-approval by Rehab Leadership.

Machines/Equipment/Software

Proficient with communication and data processing equipment; proficient with clinical devices; proficient in electronic medical record software.

Critical Job Demands

Includes assessment of standing, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, handling, and other physical demands. Note on patient handling: assistive devices should be used for transferring patients >35 lbs as needed.

Hazard Assessment for PPE

Describes tasks, hazards, controls and PPE requirements for various scenarios, including chemical, heat/cold, driving, wet floors, hazardous drugs, lasers, ionizing radiation, moving equipment, and infectious agents. Includes approvals and safety notes for infectious disease exposure and lab tasks. PPE requirements include gloves, gowns, masks, face shields, goggles, respirators, and other specified equipment depending on task.

Note: This description retains original content language and structure where possible while reorganizing into clear sections with proper headings and lists. Where content was repetitive or highly granular in the original, essential elements were preserved to maintain meaning and job requirements.

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