




**Description:** 1\- Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology completed; 2\- Completion certificate in a specialization program in Hospital Speech-Language Pathology, Dysphagia, Oral Motor Function, Gerontology, Palliative Care, or Multidisciplinary Residency is desirable; 3\- Minimum six (6) months of documented professional experience as a speech-language pathologist in hospitals is desirable. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to patient health assessment, development of individualized therapeutic plans, and facilitation of hospital discharge; Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on matters related to the Speech-Language Pathology service, presenting and discussing solutions to problems and irregularities to support decision-making regarding necessary actions and assist in continuous improvement of departmental processes; Support care for hospitalized patients, contributing to clinical improvement, reduction of complication risks and readmissions, particularly through assessment and intervention in cases of dysphagia, oral language, speech, and oral motor function; **Apply speech-language pathology procedures:** conduct and instruct exercises; request therapeutic materials; introduce alternative communication methods; apply specialized rehabilitation knowledge in intensive care units (ICUs); assess and rehabilitate facial mimicry; promote treatment adherence and continuity; provide guidance on therapeutic interventions post-discharge; stimulate salivary and functional swallowing; recommend enteral tube removal in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; assist in tracheostomy tube exchange and decannulation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; adapt speech valves; **Perform language assessment and therapeutic intervention:** cases of post-stroke aphasia and voice/speech disorders; Provide guidance to patients, caregivers, family members, and professionals regarding therapeutic interventions; Provide assistance, when required, to patients under respiratory isolation (e.g., COVID\-19, H3N2, H1N1); Prepare reports, records, expert opinions, and referrals; Assist in generating spreadsheets containing descriptive and quantitative data on patient interventions; Record all interventions performed in the patient’s electronic medical record; Comply with biosafety standards and NR 32 regulations; Follow institutional protocols and patient safety priority protocols; Adhere to ethical principles throughout professional activities; Participate in collegiate bodies, as requested, contributing to addressing issues and matters raised; Assist in gathering information, monitoring, and meeting indicators and goals established in departmental action plans; Respond to institutional requests to serve as Preceptor, Tutor, Instructor, and/or Coordinator in teaching activities; Participate, together with the multidisciplinary team, in meetings, committees, health surveillance programs, biosafety, hospital epidemiology, and accident prevention initiatives, contributing as needed within the scope of professional competencies; Support hospital coordinators on matters related to the Speech-Language Pathology field, presenting and discussing solutions to problems and irregularities to support decision-making regarding necessary actions and assist in continuous improvement of departmental processes; Participate in developing and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applying them in daily practice; Participate in or facilitate Permanent Education activities, as required and in accordance with institutional policy, within the scope of professional responsibilities; Ensure proper care and maintenance of materials and equipment under personal responsibility to extend their useful life; Perform work while observing occupational safety requirements, correctly using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all activities, complying with current legislation and institutional regulations; Support the immediate supervisor on matters related to the Speech-Language Pathology field, presenting and discussing solutions to problems and irregularities to support decision-making regarding necessary actions and assist in continuous improvement of departmental processes; perform other related tasks of equivalent complexity upon request by the immediate supervisor. 251213020220984287


