Speech Therapist

Job description

Position Summary Position evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehab of speech, language, hearing and oral motor disorders. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Provides quality speech therapy services according to the principles and practices of speech therapy. - Assess patient needs for speech therapy in a timely fashion; completes initial evaluation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department. Documents patient care efficiently and effectively - Develops and maintains long and short-term treatment goals that are functional and measurable for each patient. Re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as warranted. - Instructs patients, families, nurses and other caregivers in appropriate diet consistencies, swallowing strategies, cognitive strategies and communications techniques. - Integrates information, prioritizes needs, involves patient/family in planning process. - Utilizes the most appropriate form of treatment provided with the highest level of care. - Other related job tasks...