Opportunity Description
Job Summary
Responsible for speech therapy services including evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders, swallowing disorders, and video fluoroscopy swallowing studies. Serves as a resource for staff in dealing with participants with communication, speech, and swallowing difficulties.
Job Duties
+ Assesses participants swallowing, speech and language, and feeding dysfunction and restorative potential.
+ Performs evaluations and assessments within 48 hours of receiving MD order.
+ Performs written or electronic evaluations.
+ Determines patient and family needs related to cognition swallowing, and speech and language function.
+ Discusses with patient and family to identify patient goals and expectations.
+ Develops a comprehensive care plan for each patient.
+ Plans and performs therapeutic interventions to restore function and enhance quality of life to the greatest extent possible.
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Responsible for speech therapy services including evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders, swallowing disorders, and video fluoroscopy swallowing studies. Serves as a resource for staff in dealing with participants with communication, speech, and swallowing difficulties.
Job Duties
+ Assesses participants swallowing, speech and language, and feeding dysfunction and restorative potential.
+ Performs evaluations and assessments within 48 hours of receiving MD order.
+ Performs written or electronic evaluations.
+ Determines patient and family needs related to cognition swallowing, and speech and language function.
+ Discusses with patient and family to identify patient goals and expectations.
+ Develops a comprehensive care plan for each patient.
+ Plans and performs therapeutic interventions to restore function and enhance quality of life to the greatest extent possible.
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