Speech Language Pathologist PRN/PT

PACS•North Royalton, OH

About The Position

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records. The position also conducts ongoing in-services and training for facility staff. The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates residents’ speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential; develops, implements, and updates individualized treatment plans; supports staff training; and communicates about residents’ progress, goals, and discharge planning. The role includes resident and caregiver education, participation in facility meetings, compliant documentation, maintaining a safe treatment environment, and contributing to quality and rehabilitation program initiatives. The position requires a state license as a Speech Therapist, ongoing continuing education, and a license maintained in good standing. A bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is listed, with graduates of a master’s or doctorate program preferred. Computer proficiency, including experience entering information into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care, is also specified.

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 written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and other movements; and lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and manipulating residents, objects, or equipment.
Ability to communicate by talking and hearing and 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.
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 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 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.