Overview

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. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

+ Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.

+ Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers.

+ 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

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

+ Graduate of an accredited SLP Program.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

+ Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

+ SLP-CCC

Minimum Required

+ SLP;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

REQNUMBER: 32373

Job #NLX276574572