Therapist-Speech I PRN

Job Summary

• 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.
• Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics.
• Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers.
• 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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired: Education CF finished

• Minimum Required
• Graduate of an accredited SLP Program with completion of Clinical Fellowship

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Minimum Required
• Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.

Preferred/Desired

• Licensure
• SLP-CCC

• Minimum Required
• Slp;bls certification within 14 days of hire

Preferred/Desired