University of Washington
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 2 – FEES Program Clinical Specialist (FULL-TIME, DAY
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 2 – FEES Program Clinical Specialist (FULL-TIME, DAYS) Req #: 242202
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - REHAB MEDICINE
Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake
Posting Date: 01/01/2025
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Shift: First Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS This position is program lead for speech language pathology services for patients with swallowing disorders. Under general direction, coordinate and provide leadership within critical care, acute care, and inpatient rehabilitation settings within the practice of speech language pathology, responsible for managing, assessing, and training clinicians in the use of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and FEES equipment across the continuum of care in accordance to patient needs.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Lead (40%) Oversees a specialized program within the Speech-Language Pathology Department: - Develop and maintain FEES program training competency. - Make recommendations for equipment and product ordering associated with FEES and manage appropriate labeling, storage, and organization of equipment and products. - Work with FEES equipment vendors and technical support staff to troubleshoot and determine need for repair. - Train Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in appropriate use and recommendation of FEES procedure. - Train SLPs on FEES program equipment use, maintenance, and troubleshooting. - Plan for, coordinate, and supervise SLP’s practice endoscopy and patient endoscopy. - Guide SLPs through completion of FEES competency and demonstrate ability to adapt to individual learning styles. - Train SLPs on appropriate FEES documentation and billing standards, including clinical note support, documentation review, and documentation co-signature as indicated by SLP progress within program competency. - Provide FEES program education to care providers (e.g., therapists, RNs, APPs, MDs, etc.) in acute units, ICUs, NICU, and Inpatient Rehab. - Develop and maintain FEES program development including inter- & intra-departmental education material, up-to-date literature reviews, and written guidelines for FEES equipment use, maintenance, and troubleshooting. - In collaboration with SLP supervisor or manager, identify barriers to SLP progression through FEES competency and formulate plan for addressing barriers. - In collaboration with supervisor or manager, develop and maintain FEES policies & procedures and infection control standards.
Direct Patient Care (60%) - Independently, plans, directs and administers Speech Language Pathology evaluation and intervention to patients throughout the medical center. - Assesses and treats a patient caseload ranging from routine to complex patient problems utilizing training in the evaluation and treatment process. - Under general direction, coordinates and provides leadership within acute care practice of speech language pathology, responsible for managing, assessing and directing clinical activities within acute care in accordance to patient needs. - Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and function, appropriate to their inpatient stay and medical situation. - Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge. - Acts as a resource within the therapy department. - In collaboration with supervisor or manager, coordinates development of selected department activities/projects to promote delivery of quality speech therapy care. - Assists and/or leads other staff in program development and quality improvement tasks. - Assists in annual observations and assists in competency assessment of assigned clinical staff. - Assists and/or leads to develop clinical programs for optimum patient care and service. - Participates in operational aspects, performance improvement, and Quality Improvement activities within the department. - Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluation of departmental performance, and takes action to remain in budget guidelines. - Ensures that patient charges and documentation are accurate and entered on a timely basis. - Supervises students, volunteers, and office assistants. - Participates in infection control, equipment training, compliance, safety and educational programs, both at the departmental and organization level.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Licensed by the State of Washington as a Speech Language Pathologist. - A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology or Communicative Disorders. OR Documentation of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association approved equivalent to the Master’s degree consisting of approved curriculum and student practicum hours. AND A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
DESIRED: - Five years of experience as a speech pathologist or equivalent is preferred. - Strongly prefer experience/competencies in Acute Medical-Surgical hospital units, including Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies (VFSS).
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 2 – FEES Program Clinical Specialist (FULL-TIME, DAYS) Req #: 242202
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - REHAB MEDICINE
Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake
Posting Date: 01/01/2025
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Shift: First Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS This position is program lead for speech language pathology services for patients with swallowing disorders. Under general direction, coordinate and provide leadership within critical care, acute care, and inpatient rehabilitation settings within the practice of speech language pathology, responsible for managing, assessing, and training clinicians in the use of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and FEES equipment across the continuum of care in accordance to patient needs.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Lead (40%) Oversees a specialized program within the Speech-Language Pathology Department: - Develop and maintain FEES program training competency. - Make recommendations for equipment and product ordering associated with FEES and manage appropriate labeling, storage, and organization of equipment and products. - Work with FEES equipment vendors and technical support staff to troubleshoot and determine need for repair. - Train Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in appropriate use and recommendation of FEES procedure. - Train SLPs on FEES program equipment use, maintenance, and troubleshooting. - Plan for, coordinate, and supervise SLP’s practice endoscopy and patient endoscopy. - Guide SLPs through completion of FEES competency and demonstrate ability to adapt to individual learning styles. - Train SLPs on appropriate FEES documentation and billing standards, including clinical note support, documentation review, and documentation co-signature as indicated by SLP progress within program competency. - Provide FEES program education to care providers (e.g., therapists, RNs, APPs, MDs, etc.) in acute units, ICUs, NICU, and Inpatient Rehab. - Develop and maintain FEES program development including inter- & intra-departmental education material, up-to-date literature reviews, and written guidelines for FEES equipment use, maintenance, and troubleshooting. - In collaboration with SLP supervisor or manager, identify barriers to SLP progression through FEES competency and formulate plan for addressing barriers. - In collaboration with supervisor or manager, develop and maintain FEES policies & procedures and infection control standards.
Direct Patient Care (60%) - Independently, plans, directs and administers Speech Language Pathology evaluation and intervention to patients throughout the medical center. - Assesses and treats a patient caseload ranging from routine to complex patient problems utilizing training in the evaluation and treatment process. - Under general direction, coordinates and provides leadership within acute care practice of speech language pathology, responsible for managing, assessing and directing clinical activities within acute care in accordance to patient needs. - Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and function, appropriate to their inpatient stay and medical situation. - Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge. - Acts as a resource within the therapy department. - In collaboration with supervisor or manager, coordinates development of selected department activities/projects to promote delivery of quality speech therapy care. - Assists and/or leads other staff in program development and quality improvement tasks. - Assists in annual observations and assists in competency assessment of assigned clinical staff. - Assists and/or leads to develop clinical programs for optimum patient care and service. - Participates in operational aspects, performance improvement, and Quality Improvement activities within the department. - Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluation of departmental performance, and takes action to remain in budget guidelines. - Ensures that patient charges and documentation are accurate and entered on a timely basis. - Supervises students, volunteers, and office assistants. - Participates in infection control, equipment training, compliance, safety and educational programs, both at the departmental and organization level.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Licensed by the State of Washington as a Speech Language Pathologist. - A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology or Communicative Disorders. OR Documentation of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association approved equivalent to the Master’s degree consisting of approved curriculum and student practicum hours. AND A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
DESIRED: - Five years of experience as a speech pathologist or equivalent is preferred. - Strongly prefer experience/competencies in Acute Medical-Surgical hospital units, including Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies (VFSS).
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community
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