Speech Therapist PRN

Promotes and adheres to the Standards of Practice adopted by the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association. 

• Practices according to the Code of Ethics  of  the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association and fulfills legal requirements pertaining to the practice of speech-language therapy.
• Performs and records initial evaluations and interprets based on the results of the evaluation.
• Establishes and records a plan of care for the individual based on the results of the evaluation.
• Regularly re-evaluates the patient and modifies the plan of care as indicated.
• Provides for continuity of care by recording on an ongoing basis, treatment rendered,  progress and change in status relative to the plan of care.
• Makes recommendations and assists patients in receiving hearing aids and/or assistive listening devices needed to maximize patient function.
• Works cooperatively with each member of the health care team.
• May be required to perform other assignments from time to time as requested by Leader   of  Rehabilitative Services 
• Participates in quality assurance activities.