Speech Therapist

Essential Job Functions

• Performs a comprehensive speech and language physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment as evidenced by documentation in the clinical record within 24 hours of admission.
• Develops a plan of care to promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical record.
• Incorporates patient goals into the plan of care.
• Provides skilled speech therapy treatment in the home, reassessing the client's status during each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
• Collaborates with other clinical team members to ensure optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Pathology required.
• Current State of Idaho Speech Language Pathologist Licensure required OR temporary SLP Provisional Permit.
• Certification with the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) required OR will obtain upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Minimum of 1-year experience with adult and or pediatric neurologically impaired patient population preferred.