Therapist-Speech

Baptist · Meridian

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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 

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• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
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• Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers.
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• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
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• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
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• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
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• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
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• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
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• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
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• Completes assigned goals.

• Specifications
• Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.
• Licensure

• Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired
• SLP-CCC; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; SLP

• Reporting Relationships
• Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
• Reporting Relationships
• Work Environment
• Sedentary
• Very light energy level
• Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
• Light
• Moderate energy level
• Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
• Medium
• High energy level
• Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
• Heavy
• Very high energy level
• Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

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