Speech Therapist - Woodlawn - Aultman Health Foundation

Basic Functions

The Speech Therapist is responsible for interpreting all referral information, evaluating, adjusting, updating and discharging the treatment of all patients referred by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.

· Performs admissions assessment and re-assessments as defined by policy.

· Formulates and updates Plan of Care according to policy.

· Uses physical agents and treatment techniques in accordance with policy and accepted standards of care.

· Identifies the patients’ education needs and develops goals and educational objectives.

· Evaluates the patients’ responses to care.

· Documents and communicates care.

· Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

· Demonstrates care of the patient with supportive devices.

· Demonstrates knowledge of physiology.

· Recognizes abnormal outcomes within scope of providing therapy care.

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