SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
POSITION SUMMARY:
Administers a variety of therapeutic procedures and agents utilized in the short and long term rehabilitation of inpatients and outpatients, within the guidelines set forth in a physician’s order.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides Therapy
- Evaluates patient’s emotional and cognitive status.
- Explains treatment to patient/family/others.
- Formulates measurable goals and individualized treatment plan.
- Integrates evaluation into treatment plan.
- Observes and follows general guidelines and contraindications for speech/language therapy.
- Monitors effectiveness of treatment and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
- Initiates conversation/interaction with physicians and other health care providers for optimal provision of services.
- Seeks out educational opportunities to expand patient care knowledge base.
Documentation
- Maintains records pertinent to patient evaluations.
- Maintains timely and complete documentation of all aspects of patient care.
- Documentation reflects patient response to treatment.
- Progress towards goals is reflected at least weekly.
- Flow sheet documentation reflects quality of patient performance.
- Appropriately utilizes departmental and hospital approved forms.
- Maintains current physician orders.
Evaluation
- Correctly selects appropriate database, obtains and interprets written referral and patient information gained from review of the medical record and verbally from the patient.
- Selects, performs, documents appropriate tests corresponding to diagnosis and functional limitations.
- Reports to and recommends changes to the physician as needed.
Acts as a resource
- Interacts with peers in a kind and professional manner.
- Consistently demonstrates an approachable style of interaction.
- When requested, assists other staff members with department related tasks.
- Demonstrates ability to teach techniques/skills in a clear, concise manner.
Quality and patient safety
- Supports hospital and system-wide patient quality and safety practices as identified by National Quality Forum, JCAHO and system-wide Quality and Safety Plan.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and follows JCAHO Patient Safety Goals.
- Supports department-specific patient safety and quality initiatives as defined by department manager.
- Demonstrates service excellence skills to support high-level patient satisfaction as defined by department manager.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
- Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organization.
- Computer Skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:
- Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
- Experience: No experience required.
- Certification/Licensure: Current MA license or eligibility; CPR certification preferred.
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