Speech Therapist

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Job description

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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