Inpatient Speech Therapist - Full Time (***$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS w/ 2-YEAR CONTRACT)

JOB SUMMARY

Provides screening, evaluation and therapeutic intervention for patients referred by physicians or appropriate source.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and score standardized test procedures to assist in evaluation of patient communicative skills.
• Interpretation and written reports are required following assessment including patient education and input related to test results and recommendations.
• Develop a treatment plan and implementation per doctor are documented and progress notes after each patient contact is required.
• Contact with physician is necessary to provide information on patient status.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with all ages and socio-economic status.
• Job knowledge of the medical implications of various disorders of stroke, traumatic brain injury, tracheostomy/vent patients, language delay, articulation/motor disorders, mental retardation and swallowing disorders.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attendance of staff meetings, conferences and participation on committees within the facility as needed.
• Able to use problem solving skills and make independent decisions regarding patient care.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills and saintly patience.
• Ability to respond in emergency situations appropriately and adheres to proper procedures.
• Supports the mission, values and vision of the organization and the department.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and takes the initiative to implement effective changes.

• Maintains applicable certification and/or licensure.
• Successfully completes mandatory education and proficiencies/ competencies training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. 
• Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees and departmental strategic plan initiatives, educational programs and mandatory in-services.
• Complies with all Joint Commission rules and regulations.

• Complies with all rules and regulations and professional conduct standards and presents a professional image.

• Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and responds appropriately.
• Utilizes measures to promote and maintain all customer’s personnel safety.
• Maintains patient, fitness clients, employee, physician, and organization confidentiality, respects the rights, privacy and property of others. 
• Assures that patient and fitness client’s information is maintained in confidential manner and complies with HIPPA regulations.
• Answers telephone and returns voice mail messages daily.
• Effective and timely communication with inter and intra departments and all other customers.