Speech Therapist-PT-$38.23-$57.34 per hour

Healthcare$38.23–$57.34/hrPart-time

Optimizes communication abilities and skills of patients in client facilities by performing the following activities:

Screening of appropriate patients.
Evaluating and treating all patients who could benefit from intervention as prescribed by a state approved referral source.
Appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives.
Communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals.

BUILDS A STRONG REHABILITATIVE CARE PRACTICE WITHIN EACH FACILITY BY PERFORMING OR DIRECTING THERAPY STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

Establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with staff, patients and families which reflect sensitivity to individual needs and a problem-solving approach.
Actively integrating the therapist’s role into facility team.
EDUCATING STAFF, OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE GENERAL COMMUNITY ABOUT SPEECH THERAPY.
ATTENDING FACILITY PATIENT CARE, UTILIZATION REVIEW, MARKETING, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF/DEPARTMENT HEAD AND FAMILY CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON A CONSISTENT BASIS.
ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND COLLEAGUES IN THE COMMUNITY.
MAKING APPROPRIATE REFERRALS TO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE REHABILITATIVE TEAM (PT AND OT).
DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING NEW PROGRAMS/TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES AND FACILITY UTILIZATION.
ADEHERING TO ESTABLISHED FACILITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY, ORDERLYNESS, RISK MANAGEMENT, INFECTION CONTROL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
ADEHERING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PATIENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS.

Ability to assist with lifting patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques occasionally throughout the course of the eight (8) hour day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting thirty (30) pounds dead weight alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during an eight (8) hour day/shift.
Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
Ability to hear and speak sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
Fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence, and presentations, either manually or through use of dictation equipment.
Fine motor skills for handling diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.
Work endurance ability to work eight (8) hour days/shifts with a half an hour lunch break.
Ability to participate in sustained activity for up to three and one-half (3.5) hours at a time.

Exhibits positive personal, professional, and work ethic and high motivation through consistent demonstration of professional work behavior including the following:

Mets deadlines.
Maintains an efficient work schedule.
Maintains a high level of productivity as a “self-starter” and strives to eliminate excessive “down-time” during the day.
Adheres to time-off policies and procedures and refrains from excessive absences.
Exhibits the willingness and ability to give and receive oral and written direction.
Functions satisfactorily in high stress situations.

Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior by remaining flexible and exhibiting a positive team spirit as follows:

Demonstrates sensitivity to the concerns of patients, families, and staff.
Collaborates with team members to meet the changing demands of the therapy environment and schedules.
Uses problem-solving skills to work with patients, families, staff and other team members to aid in providing high quality care.

Holds a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology (may be dually certified in audiology).
Holds a valid state license.

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations.
Required to submit to a two-step PPD test.
Licenses or Certificates: If driving, a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured as a facility driver.

Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.

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