Speech Therapist
Company: Hunt Regional Healthcare
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
*POSITION SUMMARY*Responsible for the delivery of speech therapy
services to patients in accordance with an established physician
plan of care and in compliance with applicable
licensure/certification requirements, Texas state practice act, and
the agency's policies and procedures.*POSITION REQUIREMENTS*Minimum
Education: Masters Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited
college and an Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech and
language pathology.Minimum Work Experience: Two or more years of
clinical experience desired.Required Licenses/Certifications:
Current licensure in speech pathology as required by the state of
Texas.Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Specialized
training in MBS procedures and evidence of competency in performing
modified barium studies preferred.Effective verbal and written
communication skills. Ability to meet minimum hiring
standards.Preferred Qualification: Specialized training in MBS
procedures and evidence of competency in performing modified barium
studies.*JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS*1. Demonstrates an understanding of
and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.2. Conduct reflects
HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.3. Attends
the required corporate integrity and compliance training and
education programs.4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the
materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance
training and education program.5. Complies with all HIPAA
standards.6. Delivers direct speech therapy services to patients as
ordered by a physician and in accordance with an established plan
of care.7. Evaluates the patient within 72 hours.8. Plans and
develops appropriate speech therapy care plan based on evaluation
and as approved by the attending physician.9. Documents patient
evaluation on appropriate forms in a timely manner.10. Develops a
plan of care and consults with physicians and other members of the
healthcare team on an ongoing basis for updates and
communication.11. Documents short-term and long-term goals and
includes discharge planning activities.12. Includes appropriate
staff and family members in goal planning to provide continuity of
care.13. Utilizes community resources and agency personnel by
proper referral methods.14. Recommends communication devices and
aids as indicated and according to patient capability.15.
Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized
therapeutic techniques and/or equipment.16. Documents progress in
meeting goals and/or documents reasons for failure to meet
goals.17. Maintains and submits all required patient documentation
relative to care delivered to the patient.18. Documents after each
visit.19. Maintains appropriate documents required for billing.20.
Confers with hospital staff and family members regarding methods of
assisting patient to improve, correct and/or accept level of
disability.21. Contacts physicians as necessary and appropriate
concerning treatment and progress of patient.22. Demonstrates
knowledge of and compliance with all hospital policies related to
departmental operations.23. Complies with all local, state and
federal regulations and JCAHO guidelines regarding speech-language
therapy services and attends staff meetings as requested.24.
Conducts staff in-services as requested.25. Attends ongoing
continuing education programs and in-services.26. Participates in
performance improvement activities as requested.Job Type:
Full-timePay: $38.00 $54.00 per hourEducation:* Master's
(Required)Experience:* Clinical Experience : 2 years
(Required)License/Certification:* Current licensure in speech
pathology as required by the state of Texas. (Required)
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