What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at Overlook Visiting Nurse Association Inc.?
Overlook Visiting Nurse Association Inc. -
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Speech Therapist provides skilled speech therapy services in home and skilled nursing settings consistent with ASHA professional standards and MHS / OCAH policies. Participants in the development of programs necessary to achieve objectives as they relate to patient care.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Completes all documentation required and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policy.
- Perform patient assessments and evaluations to determine functional level and establish a therapeutic program.
- Develop a therapy plan of care with the overall plan of care to include goals and discharge plans.
- Document, within time frames, observations, patient’s response to treatment, treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient condition.
- Communicate and coordinates patient care with other members of the patient’s health care team.
- Provide patient caregiver, and family teaching related to the patient’s speech therapy program and its maintenance.
- Provide speech therapy in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
- Assist the patient and / or family caregiver to procure needed equipment or supplies.
- Utilize appropriate hand washing, standard precautions and personal protective equipment.
- Attend team member meetings and patient conferences. Provides proof of attendance at mandatory or training programs.
- Other duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Educational Requirements and Experience :
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