Speech Therapist II

Speech Therapist II

Under the immediate supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor, the Speech Therapist II will be directly involved in patient evaluation, planning, directing, and administering speech therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. The Speech Therapist II will assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning by providing effective and quality care for the patient.

The Speech Therapist II will ensure patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. The Speech Therapist II will perform other duties as directed by the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor.

Responsibilities

1. Ensures all state, federal and local regulations and requirements. 2. Performs diagnostic swallowing evaluations 3. Performs diagnostic voice/cognitive evaluations 4. Maintains accurate written records in a timely manner 5. Analyzes tests and measurements and makes skilled recommendations based on professional competence in the planning, implementation and education of a therapeutic program 6. Successfully communicates information both orally and in writing to other medical professionals 7. Adapts/adjusts and monitors evaluation and treatment plan as needed 8. Interprets tests and measurements and educates patients/ families and other healthcare providers 9. Keeps current with development in speech and language pathology but attending seminars and workshops for State License(s) 10. Consistently applies infection control policies/practices. 11. Understands and practices standard precautions for self and others in patient care activities. 12. Understands and practices appropriate disease-specific isolation. 13. Ensures sterility of supplies and equipment. 14. Meets population/age specific competencies per unit specific addendum. 15. Attends department specific education/training, inservices, and staff meetings. 16. Ability to perform patient care within the designated time frame and follows recommendations in accordance with SMC policies and procedures. 17. Ability to work independently without constant supervision. 18. Knows all speech therapy standards and protocols for adult and geriatric patients. 19. Demonstrates knowledge of the theory, techniques, and practices of professional speech therapy. 20. Demonstrates knowledge of the use, care and maintenance of therapy services equipment. 21. Maintains open and collaborative working relationships with staff and physicians in order to maintain a pleasant work environment and a professional image of the Speech Therapy Department. 22. Protects patient privacy and confidentiality via HIPAA. 23. Ability to work effectively with Physical and Occupational Therapy Staff. 24. Ability to properly and efficiently manage patient flow and exams independently. 25. Responds to difficult situations in a professional manner and a positive attitude. 26. Maintains HIPAA when discussing patient information with supervisor, therapists, physicians, case managers and other patient care team members 27. Performs other duties as assigned. A. Meets customer service expectations and SMC Activities. 1. Promotes a service culture SMC Customer Service Standards. 2. Demonstrates the customer satisfaction standards set for the institution. 3. Actively participates in ways to prevent customer complaints and dissatisfaction with services. 4. Focuses attention and actions on what is best for the patient or customer. 5. Attempts to identify all customer needs and tries to meet and/or exceed expectations. 6. Interacts with all customers in a caring manner. 7. Contact with others is polite and proactive. 8. Promotes a positive teamwork environment. 9. Creates closure after interactions. 10. Communicates effectively in a positive, respectful and concise manner. B. Demonstrates Core Values and supports Mission, Vision and Values and Code of Conduct. 1. Can articulate and demonstrate support for organizational goals, the Mission and Vision of the Institution and the core values. 2. Assures patient/family rights are respected and fulfills the Medical Center's Patient Safety Philosophy. 3. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and Medical Center business matters. 4. Complies with all established policies and procedures. C. Safeguards self/others and physical plant and equipment. 1. Demonstrates and understands personal and department role in the security, health, life and safety plans. 2. Demonstrates and understands the role in the hazardous materials plan and can access information on MSDSs. 3. Demonstrates and understands the role in the hospital emergency and disaster plan. 4. Follows procedures for reporting faulty equipment or service problems. D. Performance Improvement 1. Participates in performance improvement activities. 2. Understands and advocates SMC initiatives.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the principals and practices of Speech Therapy, with knowledge of practices of other disciplines. Ability to evaluate, to plan and to carry out a speech therapy rehabilitative program for individuals patients; ability to explain, demonstrate and teach speech therapy rehabilitative measures; ability to supervise supportive personnel; ability to work effectively with others in an inter-disciplinary team relationship; beginning ability to be self-directed and to seek direction and consultation as needed; ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in written format. Must have basic computer skills. TRAINING/EXPERIENCE At least two years acute experience. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE Masters degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Communicative Science. Licensed by the State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance to practice speech pathology (or in case of CFY position, be in the process of licensing.) Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (or in case of CFY position, be in the process of obtaining certificate.) Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association for the Healthcare Provider.