SLP-Speech and Language Pathologist-Part time

PACS

17d

About The Position

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team, and maintains service documentation in medical records. The position also conducts ongoing in-services and training for facility staff. The therapist evaluates residents’ speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential; develops, implements, and updates individualized treatment plans; and educates residents, families, and caregivers. The role includes assisting with training Restorative Aides, supervising Clinical Fellows and students when applicable, participating in meetings as needed, and contributing to quality improvement and rehabilitation program development. The position requires timely, accurate, and compliant documentation and adherence to infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state.
Meet continuing education requirements under state practice rules and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
Proficient computer skills, including entering data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating objects and equipment; and assisting, supporting, and transporting residents using safe handling practices.
Effective talking and hearing abilities and the ability to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a master’s or doctorate program in Speech-Language Pathology.
Additional certification as appropriate per facility.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and related activities, following the state practice act.
Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
Provide in-services and training programs for other facility staff as needed.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention strategies.
Recommend and facilitate ordering necessary durable medical equipment to support resident independence in swallowing and cognition.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.