Speech Therapist Hospice PRN

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The Speech Therapist is under the direction of the Hospice Clinical

Manager when treating hospice patients. Questions regarding the therapy

scope of practice may be referred to the therapists supervisor. If

therapist agrees to treat Hospice patients, must obtain ongoing Hospice

education to ensure delivery of quality care.

Reviews medical records and conducts succinct clinical case histories

and interviews. Gathers relevant information related to communication,

cognition, and swallowing.

Selects and administers evaluative tools and procedures for

communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders that are functionally

relevant, culturally sensitive and theoretically grounded.

*Age specific - Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric:* Analyzes any technical,

standardized, criterion-referenced, and descriptive data to make

evaluative decisions related to communication, cognition and swallowing.

*Treatment Skills - Age Specific* - *Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric*

Selects and administers treatment procedures for communication,

cognition, and swallowing disorders that are functionally relevant,

culturally sensitive, and theoretically grounded.

Initiates, designs, plans, and implements treatment of patients (care

plan). Provides necessary consultative support for staff and patients as

necessary for therapy needs.

Uses appropriate communication to indicate respect of patient (clear

diction, appropriate loudness, etc.) Communicates findings and treatment

plans in a manner that is fitting and consistent with the hospital and

hospice procedures both orally and in writing.

Position requires a master\'s or doctoral degree from a nationally

accredited school of speech-language pathology and a current license

from the Idaho Speech and Hearing Services Licensure Board.

**Other skills**: Speech-language pathologists should be able to

effectively communicate diagnostic test results, diagnoses, and proposed

treatment in a manner easily understood by their patients and their

families. They must be able to approach problems objectively and be

supportive. Because a patients progress may be slow, patience,

compassion, and good listening skills are necessary. Background check

and BLS required.