SNF - Speech Therapist

Description 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.