Speech Therapist

Evaluates and treats patients requiring speech-language therapy. 

Responsibilities

• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Educates and counsels patient and family regarding treatment plans. 
• Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations. 
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs. 
• Incorporates clinical trends and make adjustments and recommendations to ensure cost-effective delivery of care and services.  
• Documents change of status in patient condition or physician orders.  Identifies contraindications for providing skilled therapy services.  Demonstrates knowledge of lab values, diagnostic tests, FIM scale/PAI scoring and the impact on the patient.  Seeks consultation for solutions to unusual situations or diagnoses. 
• Identifies and maintains required knowledge skill sets and equipment use (including: pulse oximeter, speaking valves, trachs, ventilator monitoring, videoswallow chair, DVD equipment, thickening agents, computer, wheelchairs, gait belts, patient beds and call systems) to deliver quality patient care.  
• Serves as a preceptor/mentor for students and staff, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Preferred Requirements 
  • Certifications:  American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence with completion of CFY.    Specialty areas.

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