SNF - Speech Therapist

JOB SUMMARY: 

Provides screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, rehabilitating, and preventing disorders of speech (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice), language, disorders of oral-pharyngeal function (e.g. dysphagia) and related disorders; screening and referral of auditory disorders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned.)

§ Performs diagnostic evaluations and screenings of receptive and expressive language skills, fluency, voice parameters, oral-motor aspects of speech and swallowing, articulation, auditory skills, communicative-cognitive skill, augmentative-alternative communication and dysphagia.

§ Provides habilitative and rehabilitative services for individuals with communication and swallowing impairments.

§ Maintains current documentation of patient records, attendance and treatment charges, and evaluation reports.

§ Provides specific and clear instructions/education to patients, families, and hospital staff regarding disorders, specific treatment strategies, and ongoing treatment programming.

§ Assists in promoting and maintaining a high level of quality patient care.

§ Assists in the performance of other administrative functions as required, including maintenance of department supplies and equipment, and recommendations for the budgeting process.

§ Communicates and plans with other rehabilitation and medical professionals regarding speech/swallowing treatment strategies, discharge plans, outcome prognosis, and other short/long term goals.

§ Uses appropriate developmental register in verbal and written evaluation, treatment, and education.

§ Recognizes appropriate modality/media contraindication according to physical and developmental factors.

§ Develops referral/discharge plan consistent with patient and family needs, utilizing appropriate age/development related community resources.

§ Maintains current clinical knowledge related to age groups and diagnoses treated.

§ Performs other duties as assigned.