Therapist-Speech II

Baptist • Kosciusko, MS

11d

About The Position

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals that promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals, plans for discharge, and communicates findings and progress in accordance with professional licensure or certification, scope of practice, and departmental and discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff, including certified or licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff, and adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive rehabilitation experience since licensure.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• SLP licensure.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• SLP-CCC.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training and/or certification in the area of primary practice.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on the plan of care.
• Documents interventions and care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and reassesses the patient's functional status as needed.
• Provides discharge planning information, including patient and family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed