Speech Therapist II

Overview

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

Responsibilities

1.Ensures all state, federal and local regulations and requirements.2.

Performs diagnostic swallowing evaluations3.Performs diagnostic voice/cognitive evaluations4.Maintains accurate written records in a timely manner5.Analyzes tests and measurements and makes skilled recommendations based on professional competence in the planning, implementation and education of a therapeutic program6.Successfully communicates information both orally and in writing to other medical professionals.7.Adapts/adjusts and monitors evaluation and treatment plan as needed8.Interprets tests and measurements and educates patients/ families and other healthcare providers.9.Keeps current with development in speech and language pathology but attending seminars and workshops for State License(s)10.

Consistently applies infection control policies/practices.11. Understands and practices standard precautions for self and others in patient care activities.12. Understands and practices appropriate disease-specific isolation.13. Ensures sterility of supplies and equipment.14. Meets population/age specific competencies per unit specific addendum. 15. Attends department specific education/training, inservices, and staff meetings.16. Ability to perform patient care within the designated time frame and follows recommendations in accordance with SMC policies and procedures.17. Ability to work independently without constant supervision.18.

Knows all speech therapy standards and protocols for adult and geriatric patients.19. Demonstrates knowledge of the theory, techniques, and practices of professional speech therapy.20. Demonstrates knowledge of the use, care and maintenance of therapy services equipment.21. Maintains open and collaborative working relationships with staff and physicians in order to maintain a pleasant work environment and a professional image of the Speech Therapy Department.22. Protects patient privacy and confidentiality via HIPAA.23. Ability to work effectively with Physical and Occupational Therapy Staff.24. Ability to properly and efficiently manage patient flow and exams independently.25.

Responds to difficult situations in a professional manner and a positive attitude.26. Maintains HIPAA when discussing patient information with supervisor, therapists, physicians, case managers and other patient care team members27…

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