Speech Pathologist II

JOB SUMMARY

JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Pathologist 2) works with pediatric patients across the age
continuum - infants, children, adolescents - and from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
providing both direct and indirect patient care services. Under general direction and upon receipt of written
referrals, the Staff Speech-Language Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech therapy
services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. Services include patient
evaluations using speech-language pathology tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic
intervention goals and development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic
intervention plans utilizing all aspects of the speech-language pathology scope of practice.
The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of
patient care services. While performing job duties, the Staff Speech-Language Pathologist may also
supervise support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides as well as Speech-Language Pathology students
and clinical fellows. The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist actively participates in departmental and
organizational programs, including quality and performance improvement activities, clinical education
programs, and inservices and staff development activities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
N/A

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
%
of
time
Essential
Function
(Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
75% YES Direct and Indirect Patient Care
1. Performs speech-language pathology evaluations on referral by a licensed
provider and administers various neurological, dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic,
voice, and speech-language tests to determine a patient's functional limitations.
2. Establishes short- and long-term therapeutic goals based on results of the
evaluation and in consultation with the referring provider and caregiver/family.
3. Develops a therapeutic plan of care based on results of the evaluation and
established goals. Makes appropriate changes in therapeutic interventions based
on the patient's progress and performance

Administers direct patient care utilizing the full range of occupational therapy
techniques and methods within scope of practice and level of competence,
appropriate to the patient's goals and plan of care.
5. Delegates and supervises any part of the patient's therapeutic intervention which
can be legally and appropriately done by support staff.
6. Completes all aspects of discharge planning as appropriate.
7. Prepares and maintains accurate and timely patient care records as required by
policy and payer requirements, including services rendered, progress notes,
discharge notes, charges for services provided, and third-party payer reports (eg
CCS, Medi-Cal)
8. Communicates effectively and efficiently with patients, caregivers/families,
department staff, managers, and other clinical personnel.
9. Reports on patient progress at various rounds, clinics, and team conferences a

Demonstrates effective time management and organization skills.

Educational Responsibilities
1. Participates in staff inservice education programs, staff and team meetings.
2. Participates in orientation and training of new staff.
3. Participates in, and provides, programs to the community and other hospital
departments.
4. Participates in clinical precepting of affiliating speech-language pathology interns
and clinical fellows, and in departmental education activities related to students in
other health care professions (eg. Nursing, Medicine, Occupational Therapy).
5. Seeks appropriate opportunities for ongoing education and professional development.

Departmental Responsibilities
1. Participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement
activities.
2. Contributes to the goals of the department by participating in special projects,
committees, etc

LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS

Service Excellence

• Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency.

• Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards.

• Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.

• Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets.

Work Environment

• Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways. Adheres to cleaning processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture.

• Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility.

• Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.

• Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate departments.

• Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.

Duties listed in this section are not essential or intrinsic to the job but are performed at times.

Included in this section should be a general statement such as. "Perform other duties as assigned."

This phrase allows the supervisor to assign sporadic or one-time tasks as needed.

Please list:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Masters degree with clinical fellowship
o If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor's degree
* Minimum one year of patient care experience.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to recognize signs of distress.
* Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
* Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
* This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
* Minimum one year of licensed experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist working with pediatric
populations.
* Prior speech pathology experience in an academic medical center environment.
* Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
* Current Pediatric FEES and/or MBSS competence
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
* Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California.
* Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.

Employees who routinely provide direct patient care require a statement concerning Populations Served Competencies. Typically, a statement such as "Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient's age." is sufficient. Select from the following patient age categories.

Infant

Child

Adolescent

The "Medication and Auxiliary Staff Competency" must be successfully completed for Level I, Level II or Level III staff PRIOR to performing duties requiring medication access (including access, transport, and/or stocking activities OR access to medication storage areas for cleaning).

Instructions: After employee successfully completes the level-appropriate competency, please check the corresponding box below. Obtain the employee's and manager's signatures to attest that the competency was completed and send the signed job description to HR for the employee's personnel file.

_____ Level 1 As a part of his/her daily activities, employees may have access to medication storage areas for cleaning only. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 1.

_____ Level 2: As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access and transport medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 2

_____ Level 3: As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access, transport and stock medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 3.

LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS

Service Excellence

• Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency.

• Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards.

• Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.

• Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets.

Work Environment

• Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways. Adheres to cleaning processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture.

• Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility.

• Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.

• Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate departments.

• Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.

Duties listed in this section are not essential or intrinsic to the job but are performed at times.

Included in this section should be a general statement such as. "Perform other duties as assigned."

This phrase allows the supervisor to assign sporadic or one-time tasks as needed.

Please list:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Masters degree with clinical fellowship
o If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor's degree
* Minimum one year of patient care experience.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to recognize signs of distress.
* Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
* Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
* This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
* Minimum one year of licensed experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist working with pediatric
populations.
* Prior speech pathology experience in an academic medical center environment.
* Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
* Current Pediatric FEES and/or MBSS competence
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
* Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California.
* Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.

Employees who routinely provide direct patient care require a statement concerning Populations Served Competencies. Typically, a statement such as "Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient's age." is sufficient. Select from the following patient age categories.

Infant

Child

Adolescent

The "Medication and Auxiliary Staff Competency" must be successfully completed for Level I, Level II or Level III staff PRIOR to performing duties requiring medication access (including access, transport, and/or stocking activities OR access to medication storage areas for cleaning).

Instructions: After employee successfully completes the level-appropriate competency, please check the corresponding box below. Obtain the employee's and manager's signatures to attest that the competency was completed and send the signed job description to HR for the employee's personnel file.

_____ Level 1 As a part of his/her daily activities, employees may have access to medication storage areas for cleaning only. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 1.

_____ Level 2: As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access and transport medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 2

_____ Level 3: As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access, transport and stock medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 3.