Speech Pathology Manager
Good Shepherd Health Care System
- Hermiston, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Independent & Financially Stable organization
- Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
- Supportive Administration & Culture
- Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.
ResponsibilitiesDefinition of Position:The manager of speech language pathology directs, develops, implements and controls the operations of the Speech Department. Maintains qualified staff and ensures that adequate staffing needs are met. Provides training to staff where necessary. Maintains Quality Control, instrument and operational records. Acts as a client service representative to patients and physician offices.Essential Job Functions:Professionalism
- Represents GSHCS in a professional manner to patients, providers, visitors and/or other staff members while performing job duties, as evidenced by appropriate language, dress, and conduct.
- Participates in the Performance Improvement process. Maintains quality and efficiency standards as set by supervisor and makes recommendations for improvements.
- Participate in activities that promote professional growth and self-development. Attend pertinent in-services, departmental and other meetings as requested by supervisor.
- Adheres to GSHCS standards for timeliness and dependability.
- Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) when appropriate.
- Maintains a constant awareness of the legal aspects of position and demonstrates this in decisions related to job performance issues.
- Maintains an in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, standards, and techniques and demonstrates knowledge in accordance with GSHCS policies and procedures.
- Maintains and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of departmental safety policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disaster plans.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, guests, and staff.
- Maintains confidentially and assures protected health information and other sensitive information are managed appropriately.
- Must be able to supervisor others and plan, organize and implement activities. Maintains cooperative and collaborative relations with fellow employees, physicians, patients, other customers and business contacts.
- Supports GSHCS’s vision, values, success factors, and interaction agreements.
- Establishes and meets goals, plans & timetables.
- Represents the physical therapy department in working as part of GSHCS team.
- Keeps Sr. Director of Ancillary, management, colleagues & stakeholders informed about work status, problems, and issues.
- Represents GSHCS with business partners & customers.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to meet and communicate verbally with the public in a positive and meaningful way and be able to work at a fast pace while remaining in control with the situation being dealt with.
- Able to utilize written communication effectively.
- Establishes a therapeutic presence by using people-centered team skills of differentiation, compassionate listening, and knowledge of the change/transition process in situations involving emotions, life/death transition, and/or conflict.
- Promote healing by maintaining a peaceful, orderly and clean environment.
- The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
- Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.