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JOB SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats patients referred to the Speech Therapy department. Documents patient evaluation, plan of care, progress and discharge status.

JOB DUTIES

Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, medical information. Complies with regulatory agency (Medicare, JCAHO, CARF etc.) standards and regulations. Conducts clinical evaluations consistent with and appropriate for patient diagnosis. Designs treatment plans that are goal oriented, based upon interpretation of evaluation results and patient’s personal goals, establish goals that are functional, measurable and attainable. Performs re-evaluations per department criteria with modifications/updating of goals as dictated by patient’s progress Clinical Treatment: Assists patient towards goal achievement through effective treatment plan and interventions; administers individual treatment procedures; develops home exercises and self treatment plans for the patient; provides education to patient and family, including diagnosis and prognosis of therapy and able to recognize adverse responses or contradictions to therapy and adjust treatment accordingly. Discharge Planning: Makes timely and appropriate discharge plans and recommendations for the anticipated needs of the patient. Completes documentation in a thorough and accurate manner within department specified time frame and adheres to documentation requirements by regulatory agencies. Submits daily charges that accurately reflect documentation within specified time frame. Participates actively in patient staffings and/or team meetings. Makes appropriate recommendations and referrals for additional services. Consults with other professionals and/or appropriately seeks assistance from co-workers as needed Is flexible with hours of availability to meet department needs. Engages patient using interpersonal dynamics to facilitate and effect therapeutic changes. Participates appropriately and actively in family conferences and/or family/patient training opportunities; and case management per requirements in individual departments. Maintains established departmental productivity standards. Actively participates in departmental initiatives such as Performance Improvement Initiatives, and CARF, JCAHO, State Board of Health readiness. Provides day-to-day direction to rehab techs and volunteers. Participates in student program as appropriate and based on level of experience and expertise. Attends all mandatory inservices and meetings and other inservices that are related to area of responsibility Provide in-service for staff after attending courses outside the organization. Adheres to and maintains all necessary competency required for job responsibilities. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education: Requires professional education culminating in a minimum of a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited academic program.

Licensure: Must be Licensed in the State of Indiana as a Speech Language Pathologist. CPR Certification.

Experience: Prefer previous experience in a Speech Therapy Clinical Setting but will accept a new graduate in their CFY year from an accredited college.

Other Job Requirements: . Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are required. Must be able to adjust of varying treatment loads and schedules. Requires flexible work schedule including weekends. Considerable initiative, judgment and problem solving required.

Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.