Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO :
Provide speech / language pathology and audiology services and ongoing assessment and evaluation of functioning for skilled patients. Provide education and consultation with the patient / family and other organizational personnel. Accurately document evaluation and treatments provided.
- Provide services in accordance with accepted standards of practice by or under the direction of a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Audiologist
- Provide initial and ongoing assessments to identify the client's level of functioning and ability to communicate, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points
- Develop the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members, and revising it as appropriate.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes.
- Consult and coordinate services with other disciplines.
- Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of care T Plan for discharge
- Completes and Participates in all training in-service programs as assigned.
- Performs other duties as requested.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL :
Holds a master's or doctoral degree in speech language pathology, andMeets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in audiology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; orMeets the educational requirements for certification and are in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.Must possess good communication skills.Must be able to meet deadlines, work under limited supervision.Valid state driver's license; Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to the Agency and its insurance providers.Proof of motor vehicle insurance.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must be able to climb at least 2 flights of stairs and be able to stand / or walk for a period of at least 4 hours.