Speech Therapist - Per Diem Days

Core Competencies

• Evaluates patients to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
  
  
  
• Analyzes evaluation results to identify the patients major problems, establishes goals with the patient, and develops and adjusts treatment programs.
  
  
• Develops a speech therapy program for each patient which effectively and efficiently achieves goals and modifies or discontinues care appropriately.
  
  
• Maintains clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician changes in the patient's condition.
  
  
  
• Instructs patients family/caregiver and other health care personnel in patient's treatment regimen when indicated and appropriate.
  
  
• Performs peer review and participates in performance evaluation through level I therapists.
  
  
  
• Participates in the planning and developing of existing and new programs, procedures and policies.
  
  
• Supervises daily operation as needed.
  
  
• Evaluates and makes positive suggestions for change in the environment.
  
  
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (kaizens, lean initiatives) when appropriate.
  
  
• Seeks supervisor as appropriate.
  
  
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of speech pathology therapy through attendance of seminars, workshops, lectures, individual research, and review of current literature. Shares knowledge with staff through in-services and clinical training.
  
  
• Fulfills per diem requirements as indicated in department policy.
  
  
• Adheres to productivity standards established per area.
  
  
• Demonstrates a cost conscious attitude in use of and ordering supplies and equipment.
  
  
• Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only.
  
  

Education

License / Certification Requirements