Speech-Language Pathologist (Part-time) - Program in Physical Therapy

Position Summary
Position is responsible for providing direct patient care, to include: performing evaluations, establishing goals, planning speech therapy treatment programs for teens/adults referred to speech therapy by the physician or community partners. Position may also assist with clinical program development and related performance improvement activities as assigned by clinical manager.
Position is part-time working approximately 20 hours per week (.50 FTE) and flexibility is needed due to the needs of patients and the clinical practice.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers evidence-based speech/language therapy evaluation and treatment services typically offered in the clinic or community, including any follow-up services to ensure appropriate outcomes. Assures services are delivered in a safe and effective manner. Demonstrates flexibility, team building, and active participation in departmental functions in order to promote an efficient and positive work environment. Adheres to discipline specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Performs duties in an ethical manner in accordance with discipline specific professional code of conduct. Carries full patient caseload, ensuring management of patient schedule. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Completes all aspects of clinical documentation including billing and all other assigned documentation. Records evaluations, goals, treatment plan, client response, and progressive change in the client’s record according to established protocols and adheres to all departmental and regulatory policies. Ensures care is provided under a valid referral from an appropriate referral source and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient. Notifies supervisor of schedule openings and concerns with caseload management. Maintains communication with supervisor related to service needs such as necessary supplies, equipment and clinical training in order to effectively complete assigned duties.

• Confers and collaborates with physicians, other health care practitioners, families and/or caregivers to obtain additional information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and coordinate speech/language therapy intervention with other care providers.

• Orients, instructs, and directs speech/language therapy students and rehabilitation technicians in patient-related activities as assigned.

• Participates in program development and implementation activities as assigned. Participates in performance/quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Attends related departmental related meetings, conferences, and continuing education courses. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

• Alternative work schedules

• Patient care setting

• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (PC Typing)

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)

• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs.)

Equipment

• Office equipment

• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to apply principles of scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form to include technical instructions.

• Demonstrates current knowledge and application of safety issues particularly as applied to body mechanics.

• Ability to coordinate hand movements to write, type, manipulate folders, and client body parts as needed.

• Good organizational and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve simple and complex problems.

• Excellent and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• An ability to interview, counsel, or advise clients, patients, and their families and work well with all personnel.

• Ability to perform high level problem solving, negotiation, and executive functions.

• Able to organize, prioritize, and effectively manage a caseload of varied patients and use judgment regarding discharge planning and timing of services.

• Proficient computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and E-mail.

• Comfortable with an evidence-based practice work environment dedicated to continual improvement and effective change.

• Ability to handle confidential matters discretely.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech and language pathology from an accredited program
• Two to three years of clinical experience.
• REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a speech and language pathologist in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location. Basic Life Support Certification, Level C, or obtains certification within one month of employment. Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.

Grade
C13-H

Salary Range
$30.44 - $47.18 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Instructions
When you are ready to apply, creating an account only takes a minute. Your account creates a candidate home page which we will use to communicate with you and allows you to apply for jobs and view your application statuses. The first page of the application offers two “Quick Apply” options. Quick Apply allows you to either use a previous application or create a new application using a resume to populate the work experience and education sections of your job application. If using a resume to populate your application, check to ensure the application fields populated accurately. You may skip the “Quick Apply” page by clicking “Next” at the bottom of the page. Documents may be uploaded in the My Experience section of the application. You also have the option to apply with a Linkedin feature, which allows you to apply by using your Linkedin profile to populate some of the job application fields.

Scheduled Hours
20

Position Summary
Position is responsible for providing direct patient care, to include: performing evaluations, establishing goals, planning speech therapy treatment programs for teens/adults referred to speech therapy by the physician or community partners. Position may also assist with clinical program development and related performance improvement activities as assigned by clinical manager.
Position is part-time working approximately 20 hours per week (.50 FTE) and flexibility is needed due to the needs of patients and the clinical practice.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers evidence-based speech/language therapy evaluation and treatment services typically offered in the clinic or community, including any follow-up services to ensure appropriate outcomes. Assures services are delivered in a safe and effective manner. Demonstrates flexibility, team building, and active participation in departmental functions in order to promote an efficient and positive work environment. Adheres to discipline specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Performs duties in an ethical manner in accordance with discipline specific professional code of conduct. Carries full patient caseload, ensuring management of patient schedule. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Completes all aspects of clinical documentation including billing and all other assigned documentation. Records evaluations, goals, treatment plan, client response, and progressive change in the client’s record according to established protocols and adheres to all departmental and regulatory policies. Ensures care is provided under a valid referral from an appropriate referral source and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient. Notifies supervisor of schedule openings and concerns with caseload management. Maintains communication with supervisor related to service needs such as necessary supplies, equipment and clinical training in order to effectively complete assigned duties.

• Confers and collaborates with physicians, other health care practitioners, families and/or caregivers to obtain additional information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and coordinate speech/language therapy intervention with other care providers.

• Orients, instructs, and directs speech/language therapy students and rehabilitation technicians in patient-related activities as assigned.

• Participates in program development and implementation activities as assigned. Participates in performance/quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Attends related departmental related meetings, conferences, and continuing education courses. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

• Alternative work schedules

• Patient care setting

• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (PC Typing)

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)

• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs.)

Equipment

• Office equipment

• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to apply principles of scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form to include technical instructions.

• Demonstrates current knowledge and application of safety issues particularly as applied to body mechanics.

• Ability to coordinate hand movements to write, type, manipulate folders, and client body parts as needed.

• Good organizational and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve simple and complex problems.

• Excellent and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• An ability to interview, counsel, or advise clients, patients, and their families and work well with all personnel.

• Ability to perform high level problem solving, negotiation, and executive functions.

• Able to organize, prioritize, and effectively manage a caseload of varied patients and use judgment regarding discharge planning and timing of services.

• Proficient computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and E-mail.

• Comfortable with an evidence-based practice work environment dedicated to continual improvement and effective change.

• Ability to handle confidential matters discretely.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech and language pathology from an accredited program
• Two to three years of clinical experience.
• REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a speech and language pathologist in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location. Basic Life Support Certification, Level C, or obtains certification within one month of employment. Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.

Grade
C13-H

Salary Range
$30.44 - $47.18 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Instructions
When you are ready to apply, creating an account only takes a minute. Your account creates a candidate home page which we will use to communicate with you and allows you to apply for jobs and view your application statuses. The first page of the application offers two “Quick Apply” options. Quick Apply allows you to either use a previous application or create a new application using a resume to populate the work experience and education sections of your job application. If using a resume to populate your application, check to ensure the application fields populated accurately. You may skip the “Quick Apply” page by clicking “Next” at the bottom of the page. Documents may be uploaded in the My Experience section of the application. You also have the option to apply with a Linkedin feature, which allows you to apply by using your Linkedin profile to populate some of the job application fields.