Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy

Description Summary: Provides Speech Pathology Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with follow-up and discharge planning. Assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development and Performance Improvement activities. In addition, supervises Rehab Techs, Students and Volunteers. Responsibilities: Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs. Develops and implements, with patient/family participation, individualized treatment plans as indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals. Maintains quality documentation regarding patient status, to include Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries and other notations as appropriate. Partici...