Therapist-Speech I

Job Summary

• Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.
• Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals.
• Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures.
• Produces other reports as needed.
• May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
• Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics.
• Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Job Responsibilities
• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites. Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired SLP-CCC; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; SLP

• Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees?
• If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
• Reporting Relationships Work Environment Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead.
• Lift and carry 15lbs.
• Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs.
• Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs.
• Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie.
• Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs.
• Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet.
• Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie.
• Patient on bed, stretcher).
• Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.