Speech Therapist

Essential Duties • Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.

If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.

• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.

• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.

• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.

• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.

• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.

• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.

• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.

• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.

• Participate in discharge planning.

• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.

• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.

• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.