Speech Therapist II

AHMC Healthcare•Daly City, CA

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About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor, the Speech Therapist II evaluates patients and plans, directs, and administers physician-prescribed speech therapy treatment. The role helps patients achieve their maximum performance and level of functioning through effective, quality care, and ensures patient charges are accurate and entered promptly. The Speech Therapist II also performs other duties as directed by the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor. The position performs diagnostic swallowing, voice, and cognitive evaluations; analyzes and interprets tests and measurements; makes skilled recommendations; and plans, implements, and educates patients and others about therapeutic programs. It maintains timely, accurate records and communicates effectively with medical professionals, patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Treatment and evaluation plans are adapted and monitored as needed. The role requires adherence to applicable regulations, infection-control practices, standard precautions, disease-specific isolation procedures, equipment sterility requirements, patient privacy and HIPAA, and organizational policies and procedures. The therapist works collaboratively with physicians and rehabilitation staff, manages patient flow and examinations, attends department education and meetings, participates in performance improvement, and supports the Medical Center’s mission, values, customer-service standards, and safety plans.

Requirements

At least two years of acute-care experience.
Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology, Communicative Disorders, or Communicative Science.
California licensure to practice speech pathology through the State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance; candidates for a CFY position may be in the process of licensing.
Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; candidates for a CFY position may be in the process of obtaining the certificate.
Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association for the Healthcare Provider.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of speech therapy and knowledge of practices in other disciplines.
Ability to evaluate, plan, and carry out speech therapy rehabilitation programs for individual patients; explain, demonstrate, and teach rehabilitation measures; and supervise supportive personnel.
Ability to work effectively with others in an interdisciplinary team relationship, be self-directed while seeking direction and consultation as needed, and express oneself clearly verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and requirements.
Perform diagnostic swallowing evaluations and diagnostic voice and cognitive evaluations.
Maintain accurate written records in a timely manner.
Analyze and interpret tests and measurements, make skilled recommendations, and plan, implement, and provide education about therapeutic programs.
Communicate information effectively, orally and in writing, to medical professionals, patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
Adapt, adjust, and monitor evaluation and treatment plans as needed.
Keep current with developments in speech-language pathology by attending seminars and workshops for state licensure.
Apply infection-control policies and practices; follow standard precautions and appropriate disease-specific isolation procedures; and ensure supplies and equipment are sterile.
Meet population- and age-specific competencies and follow patient-care recommendations, time frames, and SMC policies and procedures.
Attend department-specific education and training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Work independently and apply speech therapy standards, protocols, theory, techniques, and practices for adult and geriatric patients.
Understand the use, care, and maintenance of therapy services equipment.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with staff and physicians and work effectively with Physical and Occupational Therapy staff.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality, including when discussing patient information with members of the care team.
Manage patient flow and examinations efficiently and independently; respond professionally and positively to difficult situations.
Meet customer-service expectations, support a positive teamwork environment, address customer needs, and help prevent dissatisfaction with services.
Support organizational goals, mission, vision, values, patient and family rights, and the Medical Center’s patient-safety philosophy.
Follow established policies and procedures and safeguard people, the facility, and equipment, including following hazardous-material, emergency, and disaster procedures and reporting faulty equipment or service problems.
Participate in performance-improvement activities and support SMC initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.