Therapist-Speech II

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants technicians and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Provides leadership support participates on hospital committees serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Documents interventions/care in the patients medical record.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patients functional status as needed.
• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education follow-up and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 3 years of progressive rehabilitation experience since licensure.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

• Certificate of Clinical Competency by American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• SLP;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;SLP-CCC

Preferred/Desired