Therapist-Speech I

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. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.

Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers.

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

Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding using a mouse and navigating sites.
Licensure

DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
SLP-CCC; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; SLP

Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees If set to YES then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire terminate discipline promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships

Work Environment

Sedentary
Very light energy level
Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light
Moderate energy level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed stretcher)
Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /lbs. (Patient on bed stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy
Very high energy level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.