Job Summary Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities • Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information. • Develops a written plan of care. • Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care. • Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record. • Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed. • Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources. • Contributes to the development of staff and students. • Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. • Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Minimum Required • 3 years of progressive rehabilitation experience since licensure. Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training • Certificate of Clinical Competency by American Speech-Language, Hearing Association. Minimum Required Preferred/Desired • Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice. Special Skills Minimum Required • Basic computer literacy skills. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required • SLP;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;SLP-CCC Preferred/Desired