Description:
Certification of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required within 2 years of hire.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Job Duties
- Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
- Assesses the patent’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.
- Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.