Speech Therapist (PRN)

The Speech Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health care members and maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Work Schedule Flexible schedule to cover all shifts and weekend activities with on-call participation. Primary Duties Patient Care Practices speech therapy consistent with the American Speech Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the facility. Confers with the persons most closely associated with the management of the patient and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modification and/or progress. Responsible for the preparation and submission of facility reports, ensuring confidentiality of all records including: Evaluation reports/summaries; Discharge reports/summaries; Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies; Current progress notes on all patients within their area; Special reports as requested by the director and/or supervisor; Daily attendance records and summaries of same. Ensures all facility routines and procedures are carried out as outlined. Keeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of speech therapy. Maintains good public relations with all community sources. Delegates portions of the above-listed duties to facility personnel, with approval of the supervisor and/or director and in line with the best use of time and experience of such personnel. Keeps current on and adheres to policies and procedures as enumerated in the Policy and Procedures Manual of the facility. Interprets and carries out the prescription of the physician. Maintains confidentiality. Ensures economic use of time, equipment and supplies; ensures safety and welfare of patients and other employees. Must be able to apply the theory of speech therapy; have the ability and competency to operate the equipment used in the position; perform technical procedures; and speak intelligently and in a professional manner. Qualification/Specifications Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor degree in Speech Therapy required. Master degree in Speech Therapy preferred. Licensure/Certification: State Licensure or Registration required. Experience/Training: Minimum of 2 years experience as a speech therapist preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arkansas Heart Hospital