Under the general supervision of Chief of Service and the Department Administrator, plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and supervises the Speech Pathology service delivery and quality assurance program. Develops and implements programs of peer review and in-service education. Participates in short and long range planning for improving delivery accessibility of service in the Speech Pathology department. Provides comprehensive speech pathology case management which includes administering diagnostic tests to members having communicative disorders and swallowing impairments.
Essential Functions:
- Upholds KP's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Coordinates central planning, development, implementation and evaluation of speech pathology programs w/ appropriate input from the Chief of Service and Department Administrator.
- These include staff and departmental goal setting, department projects, literature, supplies and continuing education, peer review and productivity, quality of care and service.
- Responsible for the coordination of the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of Speech Pathology and departmental policies, clinical practice agreements and quality assurance programs.
- Ensures Speech Pathologists' compliance w/ all licensure requirements.
- Oversees orientation and training of staff.
- Ensures competency level of staff.
- Provides training by assisting in the diagnosis and development of treatment programs for complex cases.
- Plans, coordinates and schedules the office hours and leaves for Speech Pathologists.
- Participates in the interviewing and selection process for all Speech Pathologist candidates, as well as completion of performance assessments of current staff.
- Collaborates w/ the Department Administrator and the Chief of Service in resolving service and patient care issues.
- Performs other administrative responsibilities such as collection and compilation of Speech Pathology statistics, budget development and monitoring.
- A Speech Pathology Coordinator also provides direct case management care to members by performing the following:
- Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment and neurological defects.
- Advises physicians of test results.
- Recommends and implements appropriate treatments.
- Monitors status of results and collaborates w/ physicians when altering treatment program.
- Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams, serves as a clinical expert in specialized areas such as pediatric speech, traumatic brain injury, etc.
- Trains CFY candidates.
- Ensures compliance w/ JCAHO, federal, state and local requirements.
- Participates in the development of department policies and procedures.
- Develops protocols and treatment programs within specialized areas.
- Develops and presents in-service programs in area of specialty.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience in dysphasia management.
- Two (2) to three (3) years of recent experience as a Speech Pathologist required.
- Leadership and supervisory experience preferred.
- Master's degree with completion of an accredited speech pathologist training program.
- Completion of a Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) internship required.
- Current and valid Speech Pathologist license issued by state of California.
- Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support card.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required as of May 23, 2007.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local requirements.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize theories, principles, practices, techniques, and methods of Speech Therapy including program evaluation.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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