Therapist-Speech II

About the Role

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, and 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Required: 3 years of progressive rehabilitation experience since licensure.
• Preferred/Desired: Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
• Minimum Required: Certificate of Clinical Competency by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Minimum Required: Basic computer literacy skills.
• Minimum Required: SLP licensure; BLS certification within 14 days of hire; SLP-CCC.