Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate and treat residents/patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. They will evaluate the resident’s/patient’s speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents/patients based on a physician’s treatment plan. This role provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting and works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment. The SLP will maintain resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA and ensure punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
- Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.
- Valid CPR certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plan.
- Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
- Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
- Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
- Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
- Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
- Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
- Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
- Develops treatment plans, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
- Communicates the resident’s/patient’s speech therapy program to the family and/or guardian.
- Keeps written documentation including evaluations, daily notes and weekly summaries.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
