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The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates

Voice Care- Speech Language Pathologist

The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates Description

Since 1958, The Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery Associates has combined quality patient care with state-of-the-art innovation. With a tradition of excellence more than 50 years strong, our unanimous goal is to serve our patient’s individual needs and exceed their expectations. We are uncompromisingly dedicated to excellence and achieving quality results for every patient that chooses to visit us. Are you a compassionate leader who believes in providing world class patient care? If the answer is yes, this is the position for you! Summary

The Center for Voice Care and Swallowing Disorders at The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates in Orlando, Florida is seeking a full-time speech-language pathologist with expertise in voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. The center provides evaluation and treatment for a wide variety of voice, laryngeal function, and upper airway disorders, implementing videostroboscopy and FEES along with other physiologic measures. Preference will be given to applicants with 2 or more years of voice, upper airway, and aerodigestive disorders experience, as well as experience in the management of patients with head and neck cancer. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Providing appropriate clinical information to providers and patients. Reviewing expectations about the treatment and/or procedure with the patient. Ensure all appointments, including add-ons and walk-overs are added to the appointment schedule. Evaluating voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders using auditory-perceptual measures (e.g., CAPE-V), acoustic measures, performing videostroboscopy exams with rigid and flexible scopes, and completing FEES exams. Collaborating with team members including laryngologists in evaluation and treatment of patients. Complete intake and auditory-perceptual evaluation in conjunction with Botox clinic for pts with Spasmodic Dysphonia and MTD. Assists physician with in-office vocal cord augmentation procedures through use of laryngeal imaging. Shows knowledge of anatomy and physiology of vocal mechanism regarding speaking and singing professional voice users. Assisting in care for patients with Head and Neck Cancer (e.g., TEP) if applicable. Identifying treatment options. Create and conduct individualized treatment plans addressing specific functional needs. (e.g., Resonant Voice Therapy, SOVTs, Flow Phonation, PhoRTE) Utilize hierarchal and non-hierarchal therapy methods aligned with evidence-based practice to improve vocal function. Collaborating with patients on patient education, swallow exercises, and compensatory strategies to optimize swallowing function and swallow safety. Counseling individuals and families on ways to manage voice, upper airway, and swallow disorders. Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric). Demonstrates competence, awareness, and sensitivity of the physical, emotional, and sociopsychological needs of patients of all ages. Develops and implements treatment plan according to a valid prescription and in accordance with policies and procedures. Maintains ongoing continuing education to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence. Establishes a plan of care for each patient including mutually established goals, considering patient age and educational level. Progress toward goals will be documented and reported to the physician per departmental and applicable regulatory policy. Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrates basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize departmental equipment safely and appropriately for patient care activities. Self-directed. Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions. Must be dependable and professional. Able to make productive use of schedule void times. Adheres to company’s policies and procedures. Adheres to company’s values. Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in Speech language Pathology and current CCC-SLP licensure through ASHA and license with the state of Florida COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Judgement – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. Professionalism – Approaches others in tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to hours of work necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Friendly, outgoing personality with pleasant disposition who cares about others. Expected Contribution to The Ear, Nose, Throat, & Plastic Surgery Associates: You are expected to exhibit a cheerful outlook and a professional appearance. You are expected to show detailed orientation and accuracy, and to exhibit a quality performance of the essential job functions to help the organization run smoothly and efficiently. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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