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Looking for a PRN Speech Therapist to join our team.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Effectively screen/evaluate patients with possible communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements
• Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness
• Provide comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
• Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions

Personnel Functions

• Maintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and cross functionally
• Report occupational exposures of blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility

Staff Development

• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain any applicable licenses
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Complete assigned Relias training timely

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Recommend to the DOR equipment and supply needs for the department
• Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly
• Clean equipment
• Check supply rooms to assure that needed supplies are on hand
• Ensure that all equipment is operating in a safe manner
• Ensure that supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste
• Ensure that appropriate cleaning supplies are on hand to perform necessary clean-up

Care Plan and Assessment Functions