Clinical Coordinator, Pediatric Speech Therapy
St. Luke's University Health Network
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The Clinical Coordinator of the Pediatric Speech Therapy Program is responsible for coordinating the outpatient Pediatric Speech Therapy services throughout the Network by developing strategies and objectives, providing services, and assisting in directing staff.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Functions as a Speech Language Pathologist.
+ Evaluates and treats patients.
+ Assists the Pediatric Speech Therapy Program Manager in developing and implementing department programs by means of interacting with clinical staff to support program growth.
+ Interact and actively promote the practice with physicians concerning appropriate patient referrals, provision of services, new programs, patient status, etc.
+ Review of monthly referral/marketing reports and quarterly reports to make recommendations on marketing efforts.
+ Orient/teach new techniques, share clinical knowledge, plan CEU opportunities to improve patient care.
+ Review clinical outcomes and satisfaction scores of the Pediatric Speech Therapy clinicians. Collaborate with the Program Manager, Facility Directors, Area Managers, and Regional Directors to develop action plans to improve as needed.
+ Schedule, mentor, facilitate educational opportunities for students, fellows, and residents throughout the pediatric speech therapy program.
+ In conjunction with the Pediatric Speech Therapy Program Manager, Facility Directors, Area Managers and Regional Directors, helps to develop the budget for fiscally responsible management of the department. Recommend policies for management of the department.
+ O ther duties may be assigned.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200lbs. Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach to above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling muscle spasms, textures, and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
Doctoral or Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology. CCC-SLP preferred. Current Basic Life Support certification.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
At least 2 years full time clinical SLP experience treating pediatric patients; Licensed SLP; CCC-SLP
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)
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