Speech-Language Pathologist

Ohio County Healthcare•Hartford, KY

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation, establishment of the individualized plan of care, provision of treatment, and discharge planning for each patient upon referral from the physician. The speech therapist also supervises any students that may be providing care under their direct supervision. The speech therapist reassesses patients as warranted by the medical condition, changes to the plan of care as needed, and establishes appropriate goals that are functional, measurable, and with time frames for completion. The therapist completes accurate documentation regarding the care and individualized treatment of the patient. Each therapist will maintain the physical nature of the department and clinic and will complete chart reviews as assigned. Each speech therapist will demonstrate yearly competencies and evidence of professional development. In addition, each speech therapist will participate in marketing efforts, community service activities such as athletic physicals, health fairs and any other duties deemed necessary by the Director of Rehab Services. May be requested to be member of QI team. Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members. Performs all procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures of OCH and adheres to legal compliance policies and other regulatory issues.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
BLS certification or obtains within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

Responsibilities

Evaluation, establishment of the individualized plan of care, provision of treatment, and discharge planning for each patient.
Supervising any students providing care under direct supervision.
Reassessing patients as warranted by the medical condition.
Changing the plan of care as needed.
Establishing appropriate functional, measurable goals with time frames for completion.
Completing accurate documentation regarding patient care and individualized treatment.
Maintaining the physical nature of the department and clinic.
Completing chart reviews as assigned.
Demonstrating yearly competencies and evidence of professional development.
Participating in marketing efforts and community service activities.
Performing any other duties deemed necessary by the Director of Rehab Services.
Potentially being a member of the QI team.
Frequently accessing email for organizational updates and staff communication.
Performing all procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures of OCH.
Adhering to legal compliance policies and other regulatory issues.