SPEECH THERAPIST

Reviews social history, psychological, medical, and previous therapy reports/records. · Interviews individual/caregiver to discuss and establish needs. · Administers appropriate tests and evaluates to determine functional level and potential. · Completes all evaluations, documentation and billing within timelines according to procedure. · Communicates information to team participants and provides input for treatment plan development. · Makes referral or recommendation for therapy and/or equipment. · Develops treatment plan from evaluation results and team input. · Conducts individual and/or group sessions within clinic to work on specific objectives. · Communicates program/program changes to team members for consistency and reinforcement throughout disciplines. · Modifies treatment and equipment when necessary in response to development and progress with present treatment. · Utilizes appropriate methods to manage inappropriate behavior/responses. · Counsels individual, parents and/or family members regarding treatment programs, home programming, and follow-through. · Utilizes effective communication techniques with all co-workers including voicemail, e-mail, and interoffice mail daily as indicated. · Ensures orders for speech therapy are current throughout time of treatment. · Provides in-service to staff regarding treatment materials and techniques. · Supervises practicum students as requested. · Attends in-service education programs. · Attends job-related short courses, meetings, and conventions provided by FCC. · Reads and researches professional journals and texts. · Assures current technology used with clients. · Provides therapy services to clients in all settings served by clinic: FCC, clinic, patient’s home, and STAR/Adult Services. · Handles assigned case load sufficient to maintain minimum daily rate necessary to operate clinic. · Responsible for paperwork associated with client’s records as required by law and licensing agencies. Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This is a safety sensitive position. Must be able to pass background checks/drug screen and maintain a clean driving record.

Hours: Mon-Fri/hours vary

Pay: TBD