Evaluates patients, identifies patient problems, plans patient programs, prepares and implements patient education and provides direct patient care to help the individual reach his/her maximum performance. Position is autonomous for clinical provision of care in their area of practice within their scope and follows standards of care.
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Core Competencies | |
- Evaluates patients to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
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- Analyzes evaluation results to identify the patients major problems, establishes goals with the patient, and develops and adjusts treatment programs.
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- Develops a speech therapy program for each patient which effectively and efficiently achieves goals and modifies or discontinues care appropriately.
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- Maintains clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patients condition.
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- Instructs patients family/caregiver and other health care personnel in patient's treatment regimen when indicated and appropriate.
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- Performs peer review and participates in performance evaluation through level I therapists.
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- Participates in the planning and developing of existing and new programs, procedures and policies.
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- Supervises daily operation as needed.
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- Evaluates and makes positive suggestions for change in the environment.
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- Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (kaizens, lean initiatives) when appropriate.
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- Seeks supervisor as appropriate.
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- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of speech pathology therapy through attendance of seminars, workshops, lectures, individual research, and review of current literature. Shares knowledge with staff through inservices and clinical training.
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- Adheres to productivity standards established per area.
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- Demonstrates a cost conscious attitude in use and ordering of supplies.
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- Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only.
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Department Specific Competencies | |
Education |
| Degree | Program |
| Masters | Other |
| Additional Information |
| Speech and Language Disorders |
Experience |
| Number of Years Experience | Type of Experience |
| 0 | |
| Additional Information |
| N/A |
License / Certification Requirements |
| Speech Pathology license or temporary license. |
| BCLS or ACLS Certification |
Compensation Range: $47.22 - 77.67/hr |
