Speech Pathologist

Ranch House Senior Living•Garden City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist is to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders. The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Requirements

Must meet recognized standards of the professional education and qualifications.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations and Company policy which may include medical and physical examinations.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Facility.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Nice To Haves

If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.

Responsibilities

Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Responsible for identification of patients demonstrating communication and swallow deficits.
Responsible for evaluating the patient within one business day of written referral from the Doctor.
After evaluating the patient, the therapist is responsible for planning and administering an appropriate treatment plan.
Communicate with the referring physician and the rehabilitation team regarding the patient’s total treatment program.
Maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patients including billing and charting.
Follow weekly documentation guidelines for all residents treated.
Provide in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students and community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Will attain an efficiency standard for delivery of speech language pathology services.