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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the immediate supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor, the Speech Therapist will be directly involved in patient evaluation, planning, directing, and administering speech therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. He/She will assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning by providing effective and quality care for the patient. He/She will ensure patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. She/He will perform other duties as directed by the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Masters degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Communicative Science.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year acute experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Licensed by the State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance to practice speech pathology (or in case of CFY position, be in the process of licensing.)

• Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (or in case of CFY position, be in the process of obtaining certificate.)

• Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association for the Healthcare Provider.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the principals and practices of Speech Therapy, with knowledge of practices of other disciplines.

• Ability to evaluate, to plan and to carry out a speech therapy rehabilitative program for individuals patients; ability to explain, demonstrate and teach speech therapy rehabilitative measures; ability to supervise supportive personnel; ability to work effectively with others in an inter-disciplinary team relationship; beginning ability to be self-directed and to seek direction and consultation as needed; ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in written format.

• Must have basic computer skills.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other duties may be assigned)

1 Upon referral, evaluate patients by performing appropriate functional assessment as related to speech therapy.

2 Identifies appropriate goals and administers effective treatment plans.

3 Efficiently implements and modifies treatment plans.

4 Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed.

5 Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family training is included as appropriate.

6 Completes all documentation required by policy, procedure, or regulation.

7 Participate in in-service education programs.

8 Participate in clinical instruction of students.

9 Ensures patient charges are accurate.

10 Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.

11 Assists with orientation of registry and newly hired staff as directed.

12 Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

13 Instruct/In-service other disciplines regarding speech therapy functions.

14 Keep abreast of current trends and developments in speech therapy and rehabilitation.

15 Participates in professional activities in order to continue their own professional development and contribute to that of the profession.

16 Adheres to the Code of Ethnics and Standards of Practice for Speech Therapy.

17 Maintains department productivity standards.

18 Attends department staff meetings/reads and signs off on all missed staff meeting minutes.