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Job Summary
Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.
| Job Responsibilities • Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information. • Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers. • Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care. • Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record. • Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed. • Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources. • Contributes to the development of staff and students. • Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. Completes assigned goals. |
Experience
Minimum required - Entry Level
Minimum Required - Education - Completion or an accredited Masters or Doctorate degree in Speech language Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Speech and Hearing Science.
Special Skills
Minimum Required - Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.
Licensure Description
Successful completion of National Examination in Speech Language Pathology. Registered as a clinical fellow with state board of communciation disorders and sciences.
Minimum Required
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