Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Speech Pathologist administers speech therapy to patients within TBI and MTBI rehabilitation departments. Organize and conduct prescribed physical therapy programs in an acute and post-acute care inpatient setting to restore function. Ensure patients reach their maximum performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Speech Therapists are responsible for the assessment of patients, assessments to determine patient’s and family’s level of functioning to implement effective treatment, and to plan appropriate discharge disposition.
• Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment.
• Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s).
• Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family.
• Sets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences.
• Determines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals.
• Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition.
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
• Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary.
• Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment).
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment. Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current state Speech Therapy license.
• Current CBIS and Dysphagia certification is a plus.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Speech Pathologist in the hospital setting preferred.
• BLS & CPR required at time of hire.
• Bilingual preferred not required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited school or university.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

• Current state Speech Therapy license.
• Current CBIS and Dysphagia certification is a plus.
• BLS & CPR required at time of hire.

KNOWLEDGE SKILS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to write concise, legible documentation in patient’s medical record. Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Rhythm recognition, knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations. Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with other members of the healthcare team to meet patient’s needs.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner and to communicate well with patients, families, coworkers, employees, supervisors, and other hospital employees.