SPEECH THERAPIST

Job Details

Job Location

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Morgan - Corpus Christi, TX

Position Type

PRN

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Description

The Speech Therapist (ST) conducts assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential. The ST also plans, implements, and supervises therapeutic programs which include patient teaching and therapeutic activities to improve or restore communicative and swallowing abilities.

JOB DUTIES / KNOWLEDGE :

• Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient's communication and swallowing disorders by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore and / or improve communicative activities of daily living, and to treat swallowing disorders.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Rehab Director, or designed professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Guides and teaches the patient in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve the patient's ability to swallow and communicate.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient's involvement in the decision affecting his / her care.
• Instructs other agency personnel and patients family members in activities of speech therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient's plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome.
• Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review, or the quality Assurance / Improvement Program.
• Fallows state guidelines and maintains appropriate documentation when supervising an Assistant in speech.
• Maintain code of ethics set by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, and completing reports and documentation.

Qualifications

JOB PERFORMANCE :

Demonstrates initiative and skills in planning and organizing work

MISSION / AGENCY STANDARDS :

Demonstrates organizational awareness and commitment

Observes confidentiality policy at all times

Observes attendance and attire polices

Complies with all other related policies, procedures and requests

Conserves agency resources

COMMUNICATION SKILLS :

Demonstrates interpersonal understanding and utilizes effective communication skills

Exhibits behaviors of cooperation

PERSONAL / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT :

Continuing education and personal / professional development responsibilities

Exhibits adaptability, flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior

SERVICE EXCELLENCE :

Service Excellence 50% of yearly evaluation

PROBLEM SOLVING :

Exhibit critical thinking abilities and applies them for continuous improvement of services and the agency

QUALIFICATIONS :

DEGRESS OF TRAVEL :

Must have a car with current insurance coverage and a state driver's license.

DEGRESS OF DISRUPTION TO ROUTINE, OVERTIME :

Must be able to adapt to client status and needs as directed. Schedule changes daily due to client condition and needs, new clients, etc.

SAFETY HAZARDS IN JOB :

Possible infections from clients, auto accident, unsafe neighborhoods.