POSITION SUMMARY:
The Speech Therapist provides skilled speech therapy services in home and skilled nursing settings consistent with ASHA professional standards and MHS/OCAH policies. Participants in the development of programs necessary to achieve objectives as they relate to patient care.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Completes all documentation required and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policy.
* Perform patient assessments and evaluations to determine functional level and establish a therapeutic program.
* Develop a therapy plan of care with the overall plan of care to include goals and discharge plans.
* Document, within time frames, observations, patient’s response to treatment, treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient condition.
* Communicate and coordinates patient care with other members of the patient’s health care team.
* Provide patient caregiver, and family teaching related to the patient’s speech therapy program and its maintenance.
* Provide speech therapy in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
* Assist the patient and/or family caregiver to procure needed equipment or supplies.
* Utilize appropriate hand washing, standard precautions and personal protective equipment.
* Attend team member meetings and patient conferences. Provides proof of attendance at mandatory or training programs.
* Other duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational Requirements and Experience:
* Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
* Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Massachusetts
* Must possess a current Driver’s License and reliable transportation
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