Job Title: Speech Therapist II
Profession: Speech Therapist
Specialty: -
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday - Friday
Hours per Shift: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Experience: Minimum of 18 months as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Home health experience and bedside swallow experience are required. Experience with geriatrics is required.
License: Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of California.
Certifications: Current BLS Certification required.
Must-Have:
- Experience with a wide range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, gastroenterology, and otolaryngology.
Description:
The Speech Therapist assesses patients for speech-related therapy needs.
Establishes treatment goals and develops appropriate Speech Pathology treatment programs.
Reviews medical history and applies screening tests.
Meets with patients to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Establishes a plan of care in collaboration with patients and families, including expected intensity and duration of therapy.
Makes recommendations for discharge.
Provides education to patients, families, and/or caregivers regarding the purpose of activities, equipment use, home exercises, and activities.
Performs regular re-examinations and seeks feedback from patients, families, and the multidisciplinary medical team.
Manages multiple patients simultaneously.
Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists with orienting new staff and acts as a clinical instructor for interns.
Conducts literature reviews and staff consultations as needed.
Attends specific clinical education coursework that meets the guidelines of the California Board of Physical Therapy.
Provides in-services to staff.