Job Description

Additional Job Information

• PRN

• 1 Saturday Shift per Month to Cover Inpatient Rehab Unit and Swallow Studies

• Holiday Rotation and Weekends as Needed

Overview

Job Summary:

The registered Speech Pathologist or Speech Therapist provides speech and swallow therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.

• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendation for referrals to specialist as needed.

• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.

• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.

• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Speech Services.

• Boone Health has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Master’s Degree/Speech Pathology

• Experience: None Required

• Supervisor Experience:  None Required

• Licenses & Certification: Speech-Language Pathologist

Work Shift

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer