Summary:

Administers a variety of therapeutic procedures and agents utilized in the short and long term rehabilitation of inpatients and outpatients within the guidelines set forth in a physician's order.

 

Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides Therapy

Evaluates patient's emotional and cognitive status
Explains treatment to patient/family/others.
Formulates measurable goals and individualized treatment plan
Integrates evaluation into treatment plan
Observes and follows general guidelines and contraindications for speech/language therapy
Monitors effectiveness of treatment and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
Initiates conversation/interaction with physicians and other health care providers for optimal provision of services.
Seeks out educational opportunities to expand patient care knowledge base

Documentation

Maintains records pertinent to patient evaluations
Maintains timely and complete documentation of all aspects of patient care
Documentation reflects patient response to treatment
Progress towards goals is reflected at least weekly
Flow sheet documentation reflects quality of patient performance
Appropriately utilizes departmental and hospital approved forms
Maintains current physician orders

Evaluation

Correctly selects appropriate database obtains and interprets written referral and patient information gained from review of the medical record and verbally from the patient
Selects performs documents appropriate tests corresponding to diagnosis and functional limitations
Reports to and recommends changes to the physician as needed

Acts as a resource

Interacts with peers in a kind and professional manner
Consistently demonstrates an approachable style of interaction
When requested assists other staff members with department related tasks
Demonstrates ability to teach techniques/skills in a clear concise manner

Quality and patient safety

Supports hospital and system-wide patient quality and safety practices as identified by National Quality Forum JCAHO and system-wide Quality and Safety Plan.
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows JCAHO Patient Safety Goals.
Supports department-specific patient safety and quality initiatives as defined by department manager.
Demonstrates service excellence skills to support high-level patient satisfaction as defined by department manager.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures values beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed.

 

Other information:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Communication and interpersonal skills
Organization
Computer Skills

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
Current MA license or eligibility; CPR certification preferred.

 

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall River

 

Work Type: Full Time

 

Shift: Shift 1

 

Union: Non-Union

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