Contract SLP.IV. MS22.doc

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STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

301 West Preston Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

POSITION DESCRIPTION

REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO COMPLETION

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PART I. IDENTIFYING POSITION INFORMATION

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ITEMS 1-6 to be completed by Agency Personnel Office.

002527/16

Professional

SPECIAL APPOINTMENT? No

Exempt

32.09.03

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ITEMS 7-13 to be completed by the supervisor.

Working Title,if different

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Work Schedule: (Check all that apply

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Permanent Day Shift

Rotating Shift

Permanent Evening Shift

Full Time

Permanent Night Shift

Part Time

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13.

If applicable, how long has the current employee been performing the duties listed below?

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PART II. POSITION FUNCTIONS

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ITEMS 1-7

If additional space is required, attach a separate sheet.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Briefly describe the main purpose of this position and how it relates to the mission of the agency.

This is the full performance level of professional. This person will work in the treatment of persons with speech, language and hearing disorders and is responsible for providing skilled speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing therapy to patients on the High Intensity Medical (HIM) and Comprehensive Care (CC) Programs. Patients on HIM may be ventilator dependent, require frequent intervention, rehabilitation, or special isolation, along with any number of diagnoses and co-morbidities. Skilled SLP needs are wide-ranging. In addition, this SLP will be responsible for CC, assessing and treating residents’ acute needs, as well as developing programs designed to optimize residual cognitive and communication skills. Consults with other program directors concerning agency policies, plans and goals. Conducts and participates in staff meetings, seminars, in-service and professional training programs. May participate in programs providing special community services. May provide consultation to community groups and may work with community groups to develop supportive resources and conduct educational programs.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES - List duty and responsibility statements that identify the essential job functions and other assigned duties. Essential job functions are the fundamental job duties of a position that if not performed will alter the job. (Identify essential job functions by highlighting, underlining, etc.)

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% OF TIME AND/PRIVATE

OR WEIGHT OF IMPORTANCE

JOB DUTY

65% 15%

10%

5%

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1. Provides direct patient services, including diagnostic evaluations, therapy, and family education in order to facilitate maximum level of functioning. Manages a full caseload with general supervision based on the needs of licensure.

2. Completes medical record documentation and statistical reports per policy

3. Actively participates in the interdisciplinary team process, collaborating with staff, patients and families. Provides department specific training to new hires and nursing staff. Collaborate with the Directors on agency policies.

4. Complete required training, education courses and competencies within established timeframes in order to comply with regulatory requirements.

5. Participate in continuous quality improvement.

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LEVEL, FREQUENCY AND PURPOSE OF WORK CONTACTS: List the contacts that this position has with individuals within the division, agency and department as well as other State agencies, other government agencies, private companies, clients, customers, vendors and the general public. These contacts may be in person, in writing or by telephone. Indicate how often the contact occurs. State the purpose of each contact, for example, to provide information, to explain procedures or decisions, to persuade or negotiate.

Clinical Contacts:

1. Patients

2. Patients’ family members

3. Nursing Staff

4. Physicians

5. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation

6. Case Managers

7. Dietitians and Dietary Staff

8. Respiratory Care

These contacts take place daily to coordinate and fulfill the patients’ plan of care.

Administrative Contacts:

1. Program Directors

2. Chief of Staff

These contacts may take place daily, in order to coordinate departmental activities. These contacts may also take place on a periodic or as needed basis to insure compliance with hospital policies for optimal efficiency of the Speech Pathology Department.

Periodic Contact:

1. Medical Consultants

2. Human Resources

3. Radiology Staff

4. Medical Records

5. Financial Office

6. Other disciplines within the hospital

7. Speech-Language Pathologists at acute care facilities These contacts take place as needed to coordinate optimal patient care.

Occasional Contacts:

1. Public-For Public Relations

2. Vendors-To update on current products, to order equipment and supplies.

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DECISIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: List the decisions and recommendations that this position makes which are necessary to carry out essential job functions. State to which recommendations are made.

Decide upon appropriate SLP program as part of the patients’ total treatment program.-SELF Decide with medical staff whether patient possesses potential for rehabilitation.-SELF Determine need for patient referral to other agencies or disciplines-SELF Determine the safety of equipment and make recommendation for removal or repair of faulty equipment.-SELF

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5.

EQUIPMENT USED - List equipment, machinery and tools used to complete this job, e.g., personal computer, calculator, typewriter, hand tools, measuring devices and lab equipment.

Wheelchairs DVD player Calculator Computer Audiometer Lightwriter

TechTalk PockeTalker Pro Message Mate 20

Passy-Muir Speaking Valve Pulse Ox EMG/Biofeedback iPad Laminator Vital Stim

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Close Supervision

Moderate Supervision

Managerial Supervision

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At times, noise hits high decibel level; certain tasks can be unpleasant and certain individual behaviors may be upsetting.

This position requires exposure to individuals with infectious organisms and to equipment which may be contaminated. Patients may be on oxygen therapy, which requires handling of oxygen cylinders. Certain patients have the potential to become violent and may physically strike staff.

ladders, etc. (Explain). Alternatively, more, climbing ladders, etc.

Must be able to stand and walk on feet for prolonged periods of time. Must be capable of assisting patients and pushing wheelchairs, which may involve strenuous exercise. Tasks requiring maximal effort account for 10-20% of time of job.

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Work requires use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask, etc.

(Explain)

As a facility that cares for patients that are long term as well as chronically ill, Universal precautions are practiced including the use of gloves, mask, face shield, and gowns. You may be exposed to patients with resistant to or not treatable with antibiotics, including but are not limited to TB, HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis and C-Diff. You may be exposed to patients with open wounds, bowel and bladder incontinence, and other medical devices such as chest tubes, ventilators, IV, and PEG Tubs.

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PART III. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS

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This section should be completed if this position is responsible for the work of others. This includes full and part-time permanent employees, contractual or emergency employees, volunteers, reimbursables or loaned employees. If additional space is required, attach a separate sheet.

NATURE AND LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:

A supervisor assigns and reviews the work of others, trains employees, recommends the selection, promotion and termination of employees, approves leave and signs time cards, signs annual performance evaluations, determines and resolves procedural problems within the unit, serves as spokesperson for subordinates, explains policies and directives from management and issues formal disciplinary reminders, warnings and reprimands.

A lead worker assigns and reviews the work of others, instructs and motivates workers, is available for immediate assistance or review and performs the work of the classification.

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a).

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b).

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If yes, to a or b, list the names and classifications of the employees that this position supervises or leads.

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c).

Check the ways that this position supervises or leads these employees. (check all that apply).

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Assign and review work

Approve leave, sign time cards

Sign annual performance ratings

Interview & select new employees

Train employees

Discipline employees (counsel, recommend suspension & termination)

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d).

Do any of the employees supervised have supervisory responsibility? If so, list them and the names and classifications of those they supervise or attach an approved organization chart.

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PART IV. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - For each essential job function described in Part II, list the standard(s) necessary for satisfactory performance. If additional space is required, attach a separate sheet.

1) Provides direct patient services, including diagnostic evaluations, therapy, and family education in order to facilitate maximum level of functioning. Manages a full caseload independently.

2) Actively participates in the interdisciplinary team process, collaborating with staff, patients and families. Provides department specific training to new hires and nursing staff.

Completes appropriate portion(s) of the interdisciplinary plan of care, providing staff and family education as needed. Ensures necessary information regarding safe oral intake is posted in applicable places (e.g., diet sheets in the I&O books). Independently provides education regarding communication and dysphagia services to new hires and nursing staff. Engages in exchange of treatment ideas with all disciplines and program administrators in order to maximize patient/resident outcomes. Member of ad hoc committees for Comprehensive Care or High Intensity Medical Program.

Does not attend or does not provide written input for care plan conferences, family meeting or rehab rounds. Care plan is not completed or updated. Staff and family education is inadequate. Poor communication of important information related to oral intake. Ineffective communication skills with the team limiting patient outcomes.

3) Completes medical record documentation and statistical reports per policy.

4. Complete required training, education courses and competencies within established timeframes in order to comply with regulatory requirements.

Have developed a training tool/presented to the facility or team information relevant to our population to increase patient to staff relationship for best quality of care.

Employee has completed all required training and competencies by the established timeframe.

Employee has not completed all required training and competencies by the established timeframe.

5. Participate in continuous quality improvement

PART V. SIGNATURES

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The following signatures indicate acknowledgement by the employee of the information on this form, when applicable, and approval by the supervisor and appointing authority.

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Employee's Signature

Date

Supervisor's Signature

Date

Appointing Authority or Designee

Date

Revised: 11/9/2020