Summary of Services:
Speech Language Pathologist (SLPs) are health care professionals who evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication and/or swallowing disorders or impairments in individuals or all ages, from infants to the elderly. Speech Language Pathologist Therapist - Intermediate Level performs all duties including technical skills in screening, evaluation, assessment, program planning, intervention and preventative care, at the full performance level.
Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive evaluation including, but not limited to, collecting subjective and objective data, analysis of data, and creation of treatment plan.
Administers interventions consistent with treatment plan based on evidence based best practice, provider protocol, and governing standards.
Follows policies and procedures in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
Document care based on standards of practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities.
Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the healthcare team within facility and any applicable referral agencies.
Maintains patient confidence and protects organization operations by keeping information confidential.
Independently manages the care of patients with conditions common to the unit/area of assignment. Exercises initiative and independent judgment. Manages caseload and maintains productivity standards for unit consistently.
Serve as clinical instructor to students, as appropriate.
Serve as mentor to entry level clinicians, as appropriate.
Direct the work of aides and assistants, as appropriate.
Identifies opportunities for program improvement and seeks appropriate guidance for implementing change.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum qualifications required for services:
Experience: 2+ years experience OR completion of an accredited residency program
Licenses/Certifications: Current CPR/first responder certification. ASHA Certificate of Clinical CompetenceValid license to practice speech therapy in state of practice •
Last updated on Jun 15, 2021