What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist Lead position at Redlands Community Hospital?
Reporting to the Director of Physical Medicine the Speech Therapist Lead performs the day-to-day management of the speech therapy team and directs and administers Speech Therapy agents and techniques in a manner to assist in the rehabilitation of people with functional disabilities of speech, language, voice, and swallow. Included is the ability to properly receive orders, review medical records, test, and evaluate, develop treatment plans, and administer therapy. The Speech Therapist Lead oversees the SLPA providing statement to the California Board as applicable. The position involves effective evaluation, documentation, and communication of medical information .
EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in speech pathology from an accredited program.
- Experience with neurologically impaired persons.
- Three to four year of experience in rehabilitation with adult speech/language-impaired populations is preferred
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
- Current California State Speech Therapy license.
- Current BLS certification.
