To meet patient care needs you may be required to cover other areas of rehab within the limits.
Must be able to demonstrate unique knowledge and skills necessary to provide speech therapy services for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Budget
Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment.
Other
Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
Leadership
Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatment
Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with PT’s, PTA’s, OT’s, COTA’s, SLP’s, and Rehab Technicians
Must participate in PI projects, committees and teams and report as appropriate
Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and procedures
Human Relations Skills
Incumbent must interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payors, case managers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and written correspondence
Incumbent will have extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phone
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Frequently
Walking. Frequently
Sitting. Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. Occasionally
Balancing. Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Constantly
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently
Salary Range
$65,166.40-$81,463.20
Education
Master’s Degree | Speech Pathology | Required
Certifications
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Speech Language Pathologist - MS Department of Health
