• Speech Language Pathologist

    UPMC (Bridgeville, PA)


    Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to work evenings at the Children's Hospital South location on Millers Run Road in Bridgeville. The start time would be 3:00pm or later and the person in this role will work 10 hours/week. The person in this role will also enjoy free, onsite parking!

     

    The Speech Language Pathologist provides a quality Speech Language Pathology program to clients.

    Responsibilities:

    + Maintains current status of all pertinent criteria necessary to satisfy competency requirements for regulatory and accrediting agencies such as OSHA, TJC and CMS and practitioner requirements for participation as a health care provider including but not limited to: required CEU's, current professional license; current curriculum vitae; current CPR certification; current TB test; current competencies in safety, age and equipment; and in some cases current automobile license and current automobile insurance. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

    + Independently pursues professional growth and development related to this position and in lines with the mission and activities. Presents in-service and educational programs. Participates in community education and/or continuing education programs sponsored by the organization as requested.

    + Maintains accurate progress notes and professional records on all patients seen for speech pathology services.

    + Provides appropriate speech pathology treatments for all clients for whom such services are beneficial.

    + Prepares diagnostic and evaluative reports with recommendations for each person seen for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services.

    + Provides appropriate diagnostic evaluative services for all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.

    + Compiles and reports accurate data for the financial, statistical and administrative needs of the Speech-Language Pathology Programs.

    + Coordinates the evaluation, scheduling and treatment programs of clients referred for Speech-Language Therapy.

    + Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees and in-service education programs.

    + Obtains complete and pertinent historical information on all clients referred for Speech-Language Pathology services.

    + MS, MEd or MA in Speech-Language PathologyLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competency) or meet the educational requirements for certification and be in the process of completing his or her Clinical Fellowship year.

    + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

    + Speech Pathologists license required for state in which employee provides services.

    + Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

    + Act 31/33/34/73 Child Abuse Clearances and Reporting with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran