Virginia Mason Medical Center

Seattle, WA, 98194, USA

Location:
Seattle, WA Last Updated:
10/30/2009 Job Description:
Speech-Language Pathologist Otolaryngology & Inpatient Rehab Seattle, WA Part-time, 32 Hours/Week Monday - Friday Competitive Salary + DOE Known for innovations in patient care, and named a recipient of the Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, Virginia Mason Medical Center is a regional referral, teaching and research center. Our vision to be the Quality Leader in healthcare is achieved by adopting best practices as standard work and by improving systems via the Virginia Mason Production System, which uses Lean principles pioneered by Toyota. At VMMC, we strive to provide the finest health care through an interdisciplinary approach we call "Team Medicine", which gives every individual the chance to contribute to the well-being of our patients and the continuing success of our medical center. This is a .8 FTE (32 hours per week) position - .6 FTE (24 hours/week) will be in Outpatient Otolaryngology and .2 FTE (8 hours/weeek) will be in Inpatient Rehab. This position evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, auditory, and/or swallowing disorders and delays. Entry Level (I) 1. Provides clinical treatment to patients including evaluation and diagnosis, direct treatment, family/caregiver training, and counseling patients and family members regarding status, prognosis, goals and progress. 2. Coordinates patient care with the rehabilitation team including medical staff nurses, physicians, audiologists, dietitians, respiratory therapists, and radiology techs. 3. Coordinates patient care with non-medical staff rehabilitation team members including families, educators, early intervention agency staff and community support service agency staff. 4. Refers patients and family members to other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate. 5. Maintains and builds on current clinical knowledge and skills by attending continuing education activities. 6. Participates as a liaison with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care to the clients. 7. Contributes ideas for department and program development. 8. Advances toward assisting level of teaching/training for new staff, students, and interdepartmental classes. Staff Level (II) 1. Meets Entry Level (I) criteria as stated. 2. Trains new staff and students in speech therapy protocols. 3. Acts as primary contact person for speech therapy needs via primary pager and/or primary floor liaison and/or related committees. 4. Instructs in interdepartmental and patient services as related to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department. 5. Assists in department and program development. Entry Level (I) - Required of All Staff Master's Degree Speech and Language Pathology License Washington State as Speech Language Pathologist Certification ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence Certification CPR Staff Level (II) Experience Minimum of 1 year working experience as a Speech Language Pathologist FTE/Status0.5 FTE or greater Clinical Specialist or Senior Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapist Department Criteria As determined by management team Additional knowledge and skill requirements:
excellent written and verbal communication skills; and excellent clinical judgment. Be a part of the Virginia Mason team where we offer you not only a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, but also a wonderful place to live. Seattle, home to Virginia Mason, is a city that offers its residents the best of everything - from first-rate restaurants, shopping, and theatre to a wealth of recreation, outdoor activities and weekend getaways. For more information or to apply online, visit our website at www.VirginiaMason.org. We are an equal opportunity employer. The department of Otolaryngology & Inpatient Rehabilitation Teams are seeking a speech language pathologist with interests and training in the following:
Voice & Swallowing Head & Neck Cancer Modified Barium Swallows Inpatient bedside swallow evaluations and treatment FEES evaluations Voice Therapy, including Professional Voice Swallowing Therapy Alaryngeal voicing This role would involve participating in a joint, multidisciplinary voice & swallowing clinic, supporting an active Head & Neck cancer program on both an outpatient and inpatient basis, and working closely with the inpatient rehabilitation team on management of head & neck cancer patients and other inpatients. This position evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, auditory, and/or swallowing disorders and delays. 1. Provides clinical treatment to patients including evaluation and diagnosis, direct treatment, family/caregiver training, and counseling patients and family members regarding status, prognosis, goals and progress. 2. Coordinates patient care with the rehabilitation team including medical staff nurses, physicians, audiologists, dietitians, respiratory therapists, and radiology techs. 3. Coordinates patient care with non-medical staff rehabilitation team members including families, educators, early intervention agency staff and community support service agency staff. 4. Refers patients and family members to other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate. 5. Maintains and builds on current clinical knowledge and skills by attending continuing education activities. 6. Participates as a liaison with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care to the clients. 7. Contributes ideas for department and program development. 8. Advances toward assisting level of teaching/training for new staff, and interdepartmental classes.

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