Speech Therapist Per Diem-ESCR

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the following:

1-     Delivery of treatment services to children ranging in ages from 0-21 years

2-     Evaluation services

3-     Job-related department responsibilities   

This position is Per Diem- hours/schedule based on the needs of the Clinic.

Position Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide treatment for patients ages 0-21
• Perform on-going therapeutic feeding services as assigned
• Supervise graduate students or CFY candidate as assigned
• Conduct initial Speech Language evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned
• Conduct oromotor feeding assessments as assigned
• Conduct annual hearing screenings of children on caseload
• Participate in all departmental in-services and staff development activities
• Develops and reviews patient care plans in conjunction with Physiatrist
• Participates in clinical quality assurance initiatives
• Provides patient education through verbal explanation, visual demonstration, or written documentation
• Complete reporting activities as required by regulatory and departmental standards including but not limited to:

-daily notation of therapy

-all progress reports with updates

-rehabilitation rounds/staff conferences

-other activities that may be assigned from time to time, i.e. splinting

• Comply with established ESCR policies and procedures re: quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control, confidentiality of patient information, customer service, attendance, punctuality, dress code, professional conduct, annual health assessments etc.
• Participate in all departmental in-services and staff development activities

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology with ASHA (American Speech/Language &Hearing Association) current CCC status. Must maintain license in good standing.

Experience

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in clinical pediatric environment 

Hourly Rate:

$80/Hr. 

Salary : $80