Summary

Speech Therapist evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech language pathology. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Speech Therapist works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Responsibilities

Speech Therapist responds to physician orders for physical therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Speech Therapist develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves and restores cognitive skills, language comprehension, and language expression skills through comprehensive assessment and testing. Speech Therapist seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Acute Care experience preferred.

Education

Required: Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders

Experience

Preferred: competency in performing modified barium swallow exams

Certifications

Required: State Speech Therapist License and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA

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