Scheduled Hours

30

Position Summary

Position is responsible for providing direct patient care, to include performing evaluations, establishing goals, planning speech therapy treatment programs for teens/adults referred to speech therapy by the physician or community partners. Position may also assist with clinical program development and related performance improvement activities as assigned by clinical manager.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Delivers evidence-based speech/language therapy evaluation and treatment services typically offered in the clinic or community, including any follow-up services to ensure appropriate outcomes. Assures services are delivered in a safe and effective manner. Demonstrates flexibility, team building, and active participation in departmental functions in order to promote an efficient and positive work environment. Adheres to discipline specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Performs duties in an ethical manner in accordance with discipline specific professional code of conduct. Carries full patient caseload, ensuring management of patient schedule. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Completes all aspects of clinical documentation including billing and all other assigned documentation. Records evaluations, goals, treatment plan, client response, and progressive change in the client’s record according to established protocols and adheres to all departmental and regulatory policies. Ensures care is provided under a valid referral from an appropriate referral source and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient. Notifies supervisor of schedule openings and concerns with caseload management. Maintains communication with supervisor related to service needs such as necessary supplies, equipment and clinical training in order to effectively complete assigned duties.

• Confers and collaborates with physicians, other health care practitioners, families and/or caregivers to obtain additional information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and coordinate speech/language therapy intervention with other care providers.

• Orients, instructs, and directs speech/language therapy students and rehabilitation technicians in patient-related activities as assigned.

• Participates in program development and implementation activities as assigned. Participates in performance/quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Attends related departmental related meetings, conferences, and continuing education courses. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Alternative work schedules.

• Patient care setting.

• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).

• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs).

Equipment

• Office equipment.

• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree - Speech Pathology

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Speech Language Pathologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Speech Language Pathologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Clinical (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

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