Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Join Our 5-Star Team at Mountain Valley! If you’re a Speech Therapist looking for your next adventure, the wait is over. Come join the therapy department at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho, where small town charm meets big mountain beauty. At our facility, you’ll work with a supportive and engaging team while providing top-notch therapy services. We value your skills, your creativity, and your passion for helping patients thrive. Position Summary: 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. Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting. Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment. Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA. Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Requirements
- Current license in Speech Language Pathology as required by state law.
Nice To Haves
- Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques.
- Familiarity with clinical needs of geriatric population.
- Strong clinical capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops an 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits for full and part-time employees
- Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Lifestyle perks you won’t find in a big city
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
