Job Description:
PURPOSE OF JOB:

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To provide speech pathology services to patients including assessment,

treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and

communication, under a physician's supervision and in the patient's home

environment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• Promotes patient safety through adherence to policies, procedures, guidelines, Joint Commission standards, and state and Medicare regulations. (20%)

• Demonstrates excellent clinical competency at all times according to departmental and program standards as well as the standards of each discipline. (20%)

• Demonstrates patient case management by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care needs according to department guidelines in order to achieve quality outcomes. (20%)

• Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and others to provide coordination of care and customer service. Participates in IDC meetings live or via documentation input. (20%)

5. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by controlling costs, and enhancing revenue. (20%)

Job Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:

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A. Education: Master's degree from a speech pathology curriculum

recognized by the American Speech-Hearing-Language

Association (ASHA). PA State License.

B. Experience: At least one year's experience in an established Speech

Therapy Program is preferred.

C. License Certification & Registration: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology by the American Speech-Hearing-Language Associates (ASHLA)

D. Other: Sensitivity and insight to patient and staff needs. Ability to interrelate with various professionals and non-professional staff.