Speech Language Pathologist, PRN

CareRing Health, LLC • Richmond, VA

92d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides prescribed treatments of physical therapy that involves a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the client to his/her maximum rehabilitation potential.

Requirements

• Has a minimum of a Master’s degree.
• Holds a current Speech Language Pathologist license by the State Board of Speech Language Pathology.
• Has a minimum of two full years of supervised work experience.
• Is certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association and holds membership in the Association.
• Has current CPR certification.
• Has excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Is able to function with minimal supervision.
• Is able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities.
• Is able to employ critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments to identify client functional level and ability to communicate.
• Evaluates client speech and language abilities, both defects and assets.
• Evaluates client chewing and swallowing abilities, both defects and assets.
• Develops a plan of care and sets goals in consultation with the physician and other Agency staff.
• Provides treatment according to the physician-signed plan of care.
• Plans and provides rehabilitative services for speech/language and swallowing disorders; performs interim evaluations, if necessary, for recertification.
• Records type of treatment and client reaction; evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of care; revises plan as appropriate and informs the physician and other Agency staff of significant changes in client needs.
• Selects and administers diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.
• Identifies barriers to achievement of desired outcomes.
• Teaches and counsels other Agency staff and caregivers to improve, correct, and accept client disabilities.
• Participates in clinical meetings as directed; consults and coordinates services with other Agency staff involved with client care.
• Utilizes electronic documentation of client care and complies with Agency policy regarding timeliness in submission of documentation.
• Consults with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional Services, VP of Clinical Services, or designee regarding discharge planning with the client and caregiver.
• Notifies the Agency of imminent discharge so proper notification can be mailed to the physician.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees