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Job Description
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Speech therapists assess, diagnose, and treat language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
Their responsibilities include:
Conducting comprehensive evaluations of patients' communication abilities and developing customized treatment plans. Providing individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques. Assessing and treating speech disorders such as articulation, fluency, resonance, and voice disorders. Communicating with patients, family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans. Using tried and tested therapies along with innovative techniques to provide the best care.
The Physical Therapist must possess:
v A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state. v Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements. v Valid driver's license in the state of employment. v Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.