Speech Therapist

Responsibilities And Duties

Reviews all medical records prior to implementing a treatment program.

Is aware of all medical problems that may interfere with safe patient treatment.

Determine if there are any contraindications that would preclude treatment.

Has reviewed physician orders to determine any restrictions in treatment goals desired.

Thoroughly evaluates all patients to determine patient care plan and outcome goals.

Patient’s evaluation contains all the elements of the criteria established by CMS.

Establishes short- and long-term goals for patients.

Informs patients of treatment programs and goals established.

Realistic time frames are established to meet stated goals.

Provides safe and appropriate treatment programs to patients receiving ST services.

Demonstrates appropriate and sage utilization of all therapeutic interventions when providing treatment program.

Practices good body mechanics and asks for assistance when necessary for positioning patient to avoid either patient or therapist injury. Follows Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Supervises patients appropriately during treatment to prevent harm.

Prepares medical records which accurately reflect the patient’s condition.

Records accurately and in a timely manner true status of patient according to the policy and procedure of the department.

Records all chart entries with dates and signatures.

Record meets the guidelines as established by regulatory agencies.

Provides appropriate patient and/or family education prior to discharge from program.

• Provides education to the patient and family to manage problems when discharged from program.
• Recommends appropriate follow-up if continued therapy recommended.
• Informs physician of potential unsafe discharges.
• Instructs family, makes appropriate referrals to social worker, Public Health and Nursing when necessary.
• Communicates with discharge planning team regarding the patient's progress and readiness for discharge from facility.
• Informs the physician morning meeting or phone call (IP) or progress note (OP) of patient’s status and recommends appropriate changes in program in order to meet the discharge needs of the patient.
• Makes recommendations for treatment and keeps nursing informed of patient’s capabilities.
• Prepares patient and family with information skills they need to provide smooth discharge process.
  

Job Requirements

Must have obtained a graduate degree in speech-language pathology from a New York State registered licensure qualifying program, a program accredited by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), or the equivalent and completed experience requirements as NYS DOE licensing requirements. Be currently licensed as a SLP in NYS