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Health First

Speech Therapist - Rehab Services

Health First, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Speech Therapist is responsible and accountable for providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by providing exceptional health care in a professional manner.

Primary Accountabilities

Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status.

Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.

Completes progress notes and reassessments when required and documents them according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.

Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.

Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends inservices given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.

Responds to therapy referrals and inquiries upon receipt.

Reviews daily assignments/schedules with the team.

Provides patients, families and staff with education regarding therapy services related to the patients' needs.

Demonstrates financial responsibility by meeting patient scheduling requirements, ensuring productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly.

Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times.