Speech Therapist- Academy

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- Academy role at ACCESS Group, Inc.

POSITION PURPOSE
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Provides speech therapy services by evaluating, assessing, diagnosing, selecting interventions, and treating clients in need of speech therapy.

• Administers and scores speech therapy assessments and completes comprehensive evaluations at least annually.
• Interprets evaluation results and completes a formal, written report of findings within 10 working days following completion of the evaluation.
• Refer clients for additional evaluations and/or services, as appropriate.
• Develops individualized speech therapy treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives.
• Reviews and updates each client’s treatment plan at least annually.
• Provides speech therapy services to identified clients as prescribed; explanations for missed sessions are documented.
• Identifies materials and equipment needed for treatment; creates or requests them through supervisor if not available.
• Provides therapy in classroom and other functional settings to promote generalization of skills.
• Collaborates with each client’s interdisciplinary team to discuss and progress the plan of care and goals.
• Documents weekly therapy schedules, daily progress notes, and billing within designated time frames using the appropriate system.
• Completes other documentation related to speech therapy using appropriate methods.
• Provides written communication or documents verbal conversations with parents/guardians about client progress at least every two weeks.
• Completes written discharge summaries when the client is discharged from speech therapy.
• Attends and participates in job-related functions such as department and team meetings, parent conferences, peer reviews, workshops, and mandatory trainings.
• Supervises speech therapists completing their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), as indicated.
• Serves as a clinical educator for graduate students in speech therapy programs, as indicated.
• Manages assigned caseload to meet clients’ needs and productivity requirements.
• Maintains familiarity with health and safety guidelines and daily operating procedures.
• Represents the program positively to parents, visitors, and the public.
• Completes continuing professional education each year as required to maintain licensure and standards.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ethics
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  Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; acts with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Judgment
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  Demonstrates willingness to make decisions; exercises sound judgment; explains reasoning; includes others in decision-making; makes timely decisions; maintains safety awareness.
• Client Focus
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  Commits to clinical excellence; manages difficult client situations; responds promptly to client needs; maintains regular communication with clients, guardians, teachers, and service providers; solicits feedback.
• Planning/Organizing
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  Prioritizes work; uses time efficiently; plans for resources; sets measurable goals and updates; maintains organized workspace.
• Problem Solving
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  Identifies and resolves problems; analyzes information; practices self-directed learning; develops alternatives; collaborates with team.
• Professionalism
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  Communicates professionally; works well in a team; performs under pressure; shows respect; accepts responsibility; follows directions and meets deadlines.
• Quality
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  Ensures accuracy and thoroughness; seeks quality improvements; applies feedback; monitors work quality.
• Written Communication
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  Writes professionally; edits for spelling and grammar; adapts writing style; presents data clearly; interprets written information.

• Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Current Arkansas license as a Speech Therapist.
• Current certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

• One year of experience with the indicated client population is preferred, but not required.

• Effective and professional communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work with children and adolescents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic…