The posting
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
Degree
Program
Masters
Other
Additional Information
Speech and Language Disorders
License / Certification Requirements
Speech Pathology license or temporary license.
BCLS or ACLS Certification
Compensation Range $68.72 / Hour



