Speech Language Pathologist

PACS

4d • $40 - $48

About The Position

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates residents and provides speech therapy in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. The role includes determining residents’ therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential; developing and updating individualized treatment plans; communicating with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team; and maintaining accurate medical-record documentation. The Speech-Language Pathologist also provides staff training and in-services, supervises clinical fellows or students when applicable, and contributes to facility rehabilitation and quality-improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state.
• Meet continuing education requirements per state practices and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
• Proficient in computer skills, including inputting 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 provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and other specified movements, and lifting or exerting force to move residents or equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, perceive and respond to environmental cues, and assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Master’s or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Additional certification as appropriate per facility.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

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 Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and resident-related activities, following the state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding 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 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 for residents to facilitate independence in swallows 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time