Speech Language Pathologist

Sevita•Clearwater, FL

23d

About The Position

In the Speech-Language Pathologist role, bring your commitment and clinical skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first. Direct and administer speech therapy using techniques that assist in the rehabilitation of individuals with functional disabilities of speech, language, voice, and swallowing. Review medical records, test and evaluate individuals served, develop treatment plans, and administer therapy. Provide effective evaluations, documentation, and communication of medical information. Assess speech and language skills, development, articulation ability, and voice and fluency disorders of patients assigned. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient therapy plans, coordinating therapy modifications to the individual’s plan of care with the Director of Clinical Services and the individual’s physician. Identify and develop intervention strategies; routinely review pertinent medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehabilitation potential for each individual served. Instruct individuals served, family members, and primary caregivers as needed to ensure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each individual. Ensure effective coordination of home care services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the individual’s physician, Director of Clinical Services, and other caregivers. Review and document comprehensive evaluation reports to summarize tests utilized, results of test(s), and diagnosis of speech/hearing disorders. Report and record assessments, evaluations, therapy interventions, and patient changes according to physician orders and the Mentor Network’s policies. Investigate and take appropriate actions on all concerns and/or complaints. Maintain appropriate HIPPA compliance and a safe patient environment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology.
One year’s experience as a Speech Therapist.
Current state licensure/certification as a Speech Therapist.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Commitment to a multidisciplinary team approach.
CFs welcome to apply

Responsibilities

Direct and administer speech therapy using techniques that assist in the rehabilitation of individuals with functional disabilities of speech, language, voice, and swallowing.
Review medical records, test and evaluate individuals served, develop treatment plans, and administer therapy.
Provide effective evaluations, documentation, and communication of medical information.
Assess speech and language skills, development, articulation ability, and voice and fluency disorders of patients assigned.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient therapy plans, coordinating therapy modifications to the individual’s plan of care with the Director of Clinical Services and the individual’s physician.
Identify and develop intervention strategies; routinely review pertinent medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehabilitation potential for each individual served.
Instruct individuals served, family members, and primary caregivers as needed to ensure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each individual.
Ensure effective coordination of home care services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the individual’s physician, Director of Clinical Services, and other caregivers.
Review and document comprehensive evaluation reports to summarize tests utilized, results of test(s), and diagnosis of speech/hearing disorders.
Report and record assessments, evaluations, therapy interventions, and patient changes according to physician orders and the Mentor Network’s policies.
Investigate and take appropriate actions on all concerns and/or complaints.
Maintain appropriate HIPPA compliance and a safe patient environment.