Job Description

Evaluates patients, identifies patient problems, plans patient programs, prepares and implements patient education and provides direct patient care to help the individual reach his/her maximum performance. Position is autonomous for clinical provision of care in their area of practice within their scope and follows standards of care.

Core Competencies

• Evaluates patients to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Analyzes evaluation results to identify the patients major problems, establishes goals with the patient, and develops and adjusts treatment programs.
• Develops a speech therapy program for each patient which effectively and efficiently achieves goals and modifies or discontinues care appropriately.
• Maintains clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician changes in the patient's condition.
• Instructs patients family/caregiver and other health care personnel in patient's treatment regimen when indicated and appropriate.
• Performs peer review and participates in performance evaluation through level I therapists.
• Participates in the planning and developing of existing and new programs, procedures and policies.
• Supervises daily operation as needed.
• Evaluates and makes positive suggestions for change in the environment.
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (kaizens, lean initiatives) when appropriate.
• Seeks supervisor as appropriate.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of speech pathology therapy through attendance of seminars, workshops, lectures, individual research, and review of current literature. Shares knowledge with staff through in-services and clinical training.
• Fulfills per diem requirements as indicated in department policy.
• Adheres to productivity standards established per area.
• Demonstrates a cost conscious attitude in use of and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only.

Education

DegreeProgramMastersOther

Additional InformationSpeech and Language Disorders

License / Certification Requirements

Speech Pathology license or temporary license.BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range

$68.72 / Hour