Speech Pathologist: GMH, PRN, Days

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Job Summary

Accountabilities

Performs appropriate initial speech therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs a speech therapy plan of care (50%)

• Demonstrates working knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in speech therapy
• Selects, performs, and interprets the results of ST examinations of speech/language, cognition-communication, oral motor, voice, and swallowing
• Accurately performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient
• Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the ST treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care
• Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment
• Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background
• Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services
• Revises the treatment plan as indicated

Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan and participates in patient discharge planning (15%)

• Demonstrates working knowledge of various Speech Therapy techniques and flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques
• Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated, quality care
• Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self
• Reassesses patient status in response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatment as indicated
• Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services as indicated which may include a referral to other community resources

Actively participates in patient and family education process (10%)

• Provides education and training to patients, families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes
• Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patients diagnosis/condition
• Provides educational material to patients/families as indicated

Complies with departmental policies for documentation (10%)

• Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components
• Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner
• Long-term and short-term goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame
• Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression
• Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized.

Productivity (5%)

• Meets the team / department productivity standards.
• Complies with established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity

Supervision (5%)

• Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner
• Provides supervision to Speech Therapists as needed
• Establishes annual goals with supervisor
• Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
• Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision

Department and team responsibilities (5%)

• Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner
• Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
• Completes charge/productivity sheet and gives to person responsible for entering charges in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members.
• Complies with department procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree-Speech Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited program
• No previous experience

Required License

• Speech Path License
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

In Lieu Of

In lieu of licensure and CCC only, will accept SC Intern Certificate during Clinical Fellowship (i.e., Supervised Professional Employment).

Required Skills

• Basic Computer Skills

• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

• Word processing and mathematical skills

• Patient Equip (Suction, Vitals, Defib)

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