Speech Therapist

Company: Well Care Home Health of the Triangle, Inc.
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARYWorks under the supervision of a Clinical Team Leader. - Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: - Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Participates in professional responsibilities such as program development, student programs, and performance improvement programs. - Provides patient consultation and assumes communicative role with other professionals. Performs other duties as assigned.PRIMARY JOB DUTIES - 1. - - Assesses, interprets, plans, implements, and evaluates patients with appropriate level of skill according to the patient's age and diagnosis. - 2. - - Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively. - 3. - - Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance to agency policies and procedures and discipline-specific guidelines. - 4. - - Contributes to program effectiveness. - 5. - - Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently. - 6. - - Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance. - 7. - - Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency. - 8. - - Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency. - 9. - - Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.10. - - Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency - on a daily basis.JOB SPECIFICATIONS - 1. - - - Education: - Graduate of clinical program from an accredited university or community college. - Masters degree in speech-language pathology. - 2. - - - Licensure / Certifications: - Licensure in the state in which providing care (NC/SC); CPR certification. - NC and CCC from ASHA or eligibility to begin CFY year. - 3. - - - Experience: - Graduate practicums in medical setting - - Prefer one year experience. - 4. - - - Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of diagnostic and speech procedures, ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; ability to properly transfer and guard patients. - 5. - - - Interpersonal Skills: - Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families and physicians in a professional and positive manner. - 6. - - - Essential Physical Requirements: - Requires significant locomotion, frequent lifting greater than 50# and transferring patients greater than 100#. - Also frequent reaching in front of the body, bending and pushing and pulling. - Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing. - 7. - - - Essential Mental Abilities: - Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs. - Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. - Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services. - 8. - - - Essential Sensory Requirements: - Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic clinical techniques. - Adequate hearing for speech discrimination. - 9. - - - Exposure to Hazards: - Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.10. - - - Hours of Work: - 40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.11. - - - Population Served: - Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.12. - - - Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license and an operational vehicle.

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