Speech Therapist

Summary :

The staff therapist is a licensed professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides therapy services within their scope of practice to the patient as referred by the attending physician or practitioner.

Environment :

Work will be performed primarily indoors at Jasper Memorial Hospital, throughout all areas, including in patient rooms, and on carpeted and / or tiled floors. Work will be performed routinely around other co-workers, healthcare staff, patients, and guests. Due to the nature of the facility's business, worker may be exposed to occasional slippery floors, objects on floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials and waste (including human), blood borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and / or life-threatening situations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and / or improve the work environment.
• Treat patients of all ages (e.g., infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics), races, creed, gender and disability without bias or prejudice.
• Practice ethical responsibility based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs of the patients served, as well as applicable law.
• Observe, record, and report to the nurse / physician the patient's reaction to the therapy program or any changes in the patient's condition.
• Submit to the physician appropriate written reports of the patient's progress at the designated intervals using appropriate and designated forms.
• Assist in determining the needs of the patient and in developing the therapy plan of care.
• May supervise rehab technicians / aides, students, Therapist Assistant(s) and co-sign Therapist Assistant(s) progress notes, dependent upon discipline specific state practice acts.
• Instruct, teach, and supervise patients and staff regarding therapy procedures within scope of practice as related to patient's therapy programs.
• Adhere to all applicable state, federal, local, and company standards of care and ethics and policies concerned with the practice of therapy and among other things, personnel qualifications.
• Demonstrate evidence of completion of all required in-service sessions
• Meet productivity and time management expectations as established by the facility.
• Understand and implement cost-effective service delivery that meets patients' needs and achieves expected outcomes.
• Complete timely clinical documentation to support skilled services delivered.
• Complete administrative / billing documentation timely and accurately.
• Consistently observe facility administrative, clinical and departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources on therapy services.
• Organize time effectively and perform tasks efficiently.
• Consistently use support staff according to state practice and / or national professional guidelines.
• Provide consistent, effective and constructive feedback to support staff.
• Use non-appointment time or unscheduled work time productively.
• Effectively handle urgent / emergency situations while maintaining quality of service.
• Maintain functionality of workspace and equipment.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.

Evaluation and Treatment Planning

Short-term goals

Treatment Implementation and Re-evaluation

Job Requirements

Physical Therapist :

Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy, culminating in a minimum of a bachelor of science degree.

Graduate of an accredited program of occupational therapy, culminating in a minimum of a bachelor of science degree.

Graduate of an accredited program of speech, hearing science and language development, culminating in a minimum of a master's degree.

Physical and Sensory Requirements :

Push, pull, move, and / or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.