Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to 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 according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/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. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 plan of care.
Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

3 years of progressive rehabilitation experience since licensure.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Certificate of Clinical Competency by American Speech-Language, Hearing Association.

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

SLP;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;SLP-CCC

Preferred/Desired

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