Speech Therapist

SUMMARY:

Working under the supervision of the Rehab Director, the Speech Therapist is responsible for the administration and direct application of Speech/Language Pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by the referring physician. The speech therapist will also perform other related duties as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred to speech/language.
• Provides pathology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury.
• Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine “normal” life within the constraints of their disability.
• Participates in performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.
• Assures personal competency.
• Provides information related to departmental budget considerations in relationship to Speech Pathology needs for optimum patient care and service.
• Assists in scheduling of patient visits for speech pathology evaluation and treatment.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Reflects the hospital’s philosophy of excellence and professionalism while directly performing the job and at all times when representing the department or hospital.
• Adheres to all applicable aspects of the hospital’s various policy and procedure manuals.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
• Works effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Interacts effectively with supervisors and peers in building a cohesive work group. Develops and maintains sound working relationships with others at various levels of the organization.
• Consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility are maintained.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, staff and department information at all times.
• Takes care of the patient’s and family’s needs while following hospital procedures. Interacts professionally and empathetically with them.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health errors.
• Ensures that patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint are well established and maintained at all times.
• Keeps abreast of the economic condition/situation and makes adjustments as directed/necessary to assure the continued ability to provide quality patient care.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual need of patients and their families.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and reports hazards or accidents/illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Minimizes waste of supplies, misuse of equipment and reports any knowledge thereof to supervisor.
• Functions in an organized manner and plans work assignments to effectively use time.
• Attends all mandatory training and educational programs to maintain necessary competency including but not limited to licensure and/or certification.
• Responds objectively and positively to changes occurring in the hospital and health care.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as necessary or as directed by the supervisor or Hospital Administrator.