What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist position at ECHN?
Position Summary:
Provides treatments to patients by evaluating function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education, and in the clinical education of affiliating students. May be responsible for cross-site coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluates patients based on departmental standards
- Conducts and modifies evaluations based on patient symptoms, level of activity, and medical status
- Treats patients with appropriate and acceptable therapeutic techniques
- Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic techniques to attain established goals
- Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and language activity
- Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities to maximize independent functional activity
- Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate
- Documents patient information according to insurance guidelines and adheres to department policies and procedures
- Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with referring physicians regarding patient care
- Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily
- Adheres to professional code of ethics established by ASHA and facility at all times
- Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries
- Supervises affiliated students as needed
- Participates in continuing education courses to further/improve treatment techniques
