Speech Therapist

The Staff Speech Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Provides Speech Therapy services including treatment planning & implementation, and discharge planning. Tests patient’s physical abilities analyzing rehabilitation goals; consult with rehab team in order to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program.

Organizational Relationships:
Supervises:
Responsible for the care delivered by SLPAs, Rehab Technician.

- Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hrs of physician referral.

- Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician, and treat patients/residents according to physician’s treatment plan.

- Communicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff on the patient’s treatment plan, progress, and prognosis.

- Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14 day progress report to the physician, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.

- Instruct patient/resident’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.

- Secure necessary durable medical equipment for patients/residents to facilitate independence in mobility: i.e. orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.

- Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.

- Reports any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.

- Comply with the State Licensing Board of Arizona, Title 22, CMS, and Arizona Labor Board Guidelines.

- May perform other duties as assigned.

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Licensure/Certification:
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Speech Therapy and a current license, recently applied for your C's, or still in your CFY.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.