Therapist-Speech II

Overview

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. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's 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.

Experience

• Minimum Required: 3 years of progressive rehabilitation experience since licensure.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competency by American Speech-Language, Hearing Association (required).
• Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice (preferred).

Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills (required).

Licensure

• SLP license (required).
• BLS Certification within 14 days of hire (required).
• SLP-CCC (required).