Speech Therapist - PRN

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Job Description - Speech Therapist - PRN )

Speech Therapist - PRN -

Livingston Regional Hospital

Description

Under general supervision, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language problems, and engages in scientific study of human communication. Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to education, medical, social, and psychological factors. Assesses and evaluates patient needs and provides inpatient and/or outpatient therapy and education to patients with a range of speech-language disabilities.

Must be willing to flex schedule to work other shifts as needed and to work other than usual areas as needed, if qualified for duties that are required for that position.

• Observes professional ethics in maintaining confidential information concerning the financial, personal, medical or employment status of patients/families at LRH.
• Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and hospital.
• Must report safety hazards and initiate appropriate action.
• Must participate in safety instructional programs.
• Responsible for the evaluation of patients to determine the disability and therapeutic need.
• Develops treatment plan and goals based on the needs of patients.
• Implements therapeutic plans, programs and services and monitor patient progress to evaluate plan effectiveness.
• Completes documentation with patient confidentiality and legal requirements in mind and within the specified policy and procedure requirements.
• Participates in team meetings and communicates with other team members in an ongoing manner.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain up to date knowledge that are related to job.
• Educates patients and families to conduct therapy at home
• Serves as a consultant and provides training and learning opportunities as assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient/family.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.