SPEECH THERAPIST - WOODLAWN

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!

Basic Functions

The Speech Therapist is responsible for interpreting all referral information, evaluating, adjusting, updating and discharging the treatment of all patients referred by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
• Performs admissions assessment and re-assessments as defined by policy.
• Formulates and updates Plan of Care according to policy.
• Uses physical agents and treatment techniques in accordance with policy and accepted standards of care.
• Identifies the patients' education needs and develops goals and educational objectives.
• Evaluates the patients' responses to care.
• Documents and communicates care.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Demonstrates care of the patient with supportive devices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physiology.
• Recognizes abnormal outcomes within scope of providing therapy care.