SLP Cleft Palate - CranioFacial III (Part Time, Day shift)

Description

*** Cleft Palate-Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal disorders experience highly preferred***  

Job Summary

Responsible for the evaluation, re-evaluation, and the development and implementation of a plan of care in accordance with the preferred practice standards/clinical guidelines for children with a broad spectrum of structural and functional complex craniofacial diagnoses. Skilled in the utilization of various instrumentation and technology to evaluate and treat craniofacial disorders. Participates as an inter/multidisciplinary team member in the provision of care and in tracking clinical and quality of life outcomes.

Job Specific Duties

• Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings and other related meetings that pertain to the care of specific patients. 
  
• In support of leadership goals and objectives, clinicians work independently on complex projects, contribute to, and/or oversee projects/processes, and make recommendations to update processes and systems to enhance the performance of the department in one or more recognized area(s) of specialized practice.
  
• Shows evidence of internal and/or external leadership as an SME with documentation of implemented outcome in process/program within area of expertise.
  
• Demonstrates evidence of internal and/or external collaboration (i.e., inclusive but not limited to consultations to physicians and other members of the patient care team from other departments/disciplines) with documentation of implemented outcome in process/program. 
  
• Assists leaders with the facilitation and coordination of in-services (within department and/or across service line) specific to evidenced-informed practices/literature review with a focus on clinical expertise.
  
• Assists leader in the completion of monthly chart reviews (12 unique medical records) of peers to ensure evidence-informed practice in area of expertise and works with leaders to address any deficiencies, which may include development and execution of a mentoring plan.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge translation of evidence-informed practice through student education and supervision in the area of expertise. 
  
• Demonstrates knowledge translation of evidence-informed practice through mentoring of peers across the service line in the area of expertise. 
  
• Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings and other related meetings that pertain to the care of specific patients. 
  
• Maintains and documents productivity standards set by leaders.
  
• Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and in a timely manner as determined by meeting departmental standards. 
  
• Ensures documentation reflects evidence-informed practices in area of expertise (minimum of 3 unique medical record chart reviewed). 
  
• Accountable to improve access to care for the patients we serve. 
  
• Conducts and interprets evaluations based on patient's medical concerns, developmental age, diagnosis, and prognosis. Provides recommendations based on findings. 
  
• Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient, caregiver(s), and others regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
  
• Develops a plan of care outlining area of deficit, activity restrictions, context and assistance needed, and ensures functional, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and/or status of ongoing goals.
  
• Recommends and provides treatments based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings. 
  
• Initiates, documents, and prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential or when benefit of therapy is reached. 
  
• Follows TRAAC and initiates, documents & prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential and/or when benefit of therapy is reached.
  
• Completes at least 1 in-service specific to evidence-informed practices/literature review with a focus in area of clinical expertise.
  
• Completes at least 1 department wide (multi-center) knowledge translation activity specific to evidence-informed practices/literature review with a focus in area of clinical expertise (Examples: in-service, Journal Club, etc). 
  
• Completes at least 1 peer review (case study presentation) incorporating evidence-informed practices into their treatment plan, with a focus in area of clinical expertise. 
  
• Maintains at least 50% or more hours of CEU transcript in area of expertise. F

Qualifications

*** Cleft Palate-Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal disorders experience highly preferred *** 

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences & Disorders  (Required)
  
• Florida Speech Language Pathologist license - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  
• American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  
• Level II Background Check and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date
  
• 8 years of pediatric clinical experience (or) 7 years of pediatric clinical experience plus 1 year board certification in a relevant specialty area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Pediatric Board Certification (in relevant specialty area) and/or Doctoral degree preferred.
  
• Completed a one-year Craniofacial SLP Fellowship that consists of clinical and research training in the assessment and treatment of cleft lip and palate, pediatric speech disorders, and craniofacial anomalies.
  
• Pediatric experience preferred in cleft palate-craniofacial and velopharyngeal disorders.
  
• Membership with American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) and/or ASHA SIG related to Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Disorders preferred.
  
• Certification of Clinical Competence by ASHA.
  
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, parents/guardians, and healthcare professionals in all work-related situations.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  
• Current in practice standards/clinical guidelines for evaluation, diagnosis, treatment of the broad spectrum of structural and functional disorders of the craniofacial complex.
  
• Ability to support clinical research and quality outcomes.
  
• Ability to utilize and interpret instrumentation and technology, computer applications.
  
• Analytical ability necessary to evaluate patient condition to interpret, analyze data, assess patient progress, and determine appropriate follow-up.

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