Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs. Develops and conducts speech pathology/ audiology programs designed to assist patients with communicative, cognitive, hearing and swallowing disorders.

In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need, which may include but is not limited to: holidays, extended shifts, night and/or weekend shifts, standby and/or on-call. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Reports to: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Supervisor/Director/Manager

Essential Functions

Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.

Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Attends and participates in patient care coordination meetings, team and family conferences, as needed.

Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.

Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

Evaluation of inpatient performed within twenty-four (24) hours of received orders. Completion of electronic outpatient evaluation within 72 working hours of visit

Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree Preferred X Required
Master's degree X Preferred Required

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Current Speech Pathologist License with the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (VA)