Speech Therapist - Speech Therapy Unit - Part Time 8 Hours Days (Non-union, Non-Exempt)

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Communicates appropriately with the referring physician. - Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately. - Completes all required documentation. - Continues professional development through continuing education. - Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective. - Develops appropriate treatment plans. - Evaluates patients, identifying problems and defining treatment goals that are specific, objective and measurable. - Implements treatment program using appropriate procedures/techniques according to professional standards. - Monitors the extent to which services have met therapy goals. - May participates in clinical education for therapy students. - Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care. - May participates in orientation of new staff, students and volunteers. - Performs routine tasks necessary for maintenance of a clean, safe and efficient work area. - Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of adolescent patients and to incorporate this information ap...