JOB SUMMARY: Evaluate and treats patients under order from the referring physician. Evaluation and treatment programs are developed through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures designed to improve communication and/or swallowing efficiency. He/She functions in accordance with the State Practice Act.

PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS AND TASKS

Essential Function1. Review patient information and evaluate the impact of the information on the assessment and treatment process

2. Conduct and document a complete functional assessment of the patient in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.

3. Design and implement an individualized plan of care, appropriate to the age and needs of the patient, containing functional and measurable goals with input from both the patient and family.

4. Perform therapy treatment as ordered by the physician in a timely manner, in accordance with established hospital guidelines.

5. Document progress in the patient medical record, in accordance with established hospital and regulatory guidelines.

6. Meet established key management indicators for productivity levels of 9-12 patient visits per day.

7. Supervise, instruct, and train Rehabilitation Technicians in treatment procedures to be utilized while working with patients.

8. Communicate with physicians, patients, families, other hospital personnel, as needed, regarding a patient’s progress, problems and discharge plans.

9. Follow all approved documentation guidelines pertaining to the plan of care, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

10. Orient patients to treatment procedures appropriate to their age and needs.a. Inform patients of an potential risk during any procedures

11. Establish and instruct patient, family and/or caregiver in home programs and discharge programs.

12. Assist in the continuum of care process when a patient requires additional rehabilitation following discharge.

13. Attend and participate in required department meetings, as well as other hospital committee meetings as assigned.

14. Participate in department quality improvement process.

15. Provide clinical supervision to Speech-Language Pathology students as requested.

16. Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities.

17. Act in compliance will all regulatory, corporate and professional standards and practice guidelines.

18. Provide input to the Director of Physical Therapy on clinical issues, and regarding clinical performance on assistants.

19. Complete all annual mandatory training and certification requirements.

20. Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to patients and the community served by the hospital.