Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist PRN Days Position Summary - Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech language pathology. - Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. - Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. - Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. - Responds to physician orders for physical therapy. - Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. - Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. - Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. - Develops, improves and restores cognitive skills, language comprehension, and language expression skills through comprehensive assessment and testing. - Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed. THE SPEECH THERAPIST PRN DAYS WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION Education Required: Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders Experience Preferred: competency in performing modified barium swallow exams Certifications Required: State License and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA #LI-TL1