Speech-Language Pathologist Trainee
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18964 (E S SEIU 1199NW HMC SW/Dietitian/SLP)
23635 (NE S SEIU 1199NW HMC SW/Dietitian/SLP)
23634 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW HMC SW/Dietitian/SLP)
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
This classification series defines speech-language pathology work performed at Harborview Medical Center. Positions in this job assess patient status, evaluate, plan, and administer speech and language services.
BASIC FUNCTION
Provides professional speech pathology services in the areas of motor speech, language, cognition, swallowing, voice, and/or alternative communication under the guidance of a licensed speech language pathologist.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under structured supervision, participates in planning and administering evaluation and treatment of patients. Incumbents are new graduate trainees requiring clinical fellowship experience for certification of clinical competence.
TYPICAL WORK
Participates in planning and implementing evaluations and treatment programs for motor speech, language, cognition, swallowing, hearing and/or voice disorders;
Participates in writing initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and home programs;
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team including patient and family in developing treatment goals and evaluating patient progress;
Maintains service related records and adheres to documentation requirements for reimbursement purposes;
Maintains familiarity with all speech therapy services provided;
Maintains clean, safe working environment; and,
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Interim speech-language pathology permit by the state of Washington
AND
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders or equivalent degree approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
CLASS SPECIFICATION HISTORY
12-01-2023: New class added to the Speech-Language Pathologist series.