Speech Therapist

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for a Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Essential Job Function

• Provides speech therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with the Therapy Department Procedures.
• Conducts screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention / treatment.
• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, families, and team members. • Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinate’s treatment plan with resident, family and other team members.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Monitors resident’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their own environment.
• Documents results of resident’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Provides, recommends, fabricates adaptive devices, or other equipment. Trains resident, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
• Instructs resident, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures or home program to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities. • Participates in discharge planning.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using pre-determined criteria.
• Participates in resident, family, and staff education.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
• Adheres to Speech Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of speech therapy services.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the resident’s care team and education to the community.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures, and productivity standards.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Maintains a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are incompliance with applicable regulations.
• Attends and participates in scheduled trainings, educational classes and meetings required for requested for position.
• Ensures a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare personnel.
• Reports all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/ appropriate personnel immediately.
• Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.
• Adheres to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code.
• Adheres to all policies of company including job description, certification requirements, Mission Statement, HIPPA, confidentiality standards and residents rights.
• Adapts to changes in responsibility in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks and is flexible in carrying out assignments.
• Communicates and interacts professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers throughout the community ensuring a cooperative environment while maintaining self control
• Communicates and interacts professionally and effectively with family members in attending to and meeting their requests.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization

Salary : $55 - $62