Speech Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be able to complete performance requirements independently while using good judgment.
• Ability to harmoniously work with others.
• Adheres to all policies of the company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and resident rights.
• Adapts to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks, and is flexible in carrying out assignments.
• Communicates effectively and professionally while maintaining patient confidentiality when corresponding with patients, patients' family, and other healthcare professionals.
• Performs and conducts work responsibilities and interactions in an honest, ethical, and cooperative manner using effective judgment and decision making.
• CCC-SLPs

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate.
• Reviews physician's referral (order), patient's condition, and medical records to determine that speech therapy treatment is required.
• Evaluates patients to assess patient needs, conducts formal/informal assessments necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Plans and implements individualized treatment programs by identifying a target list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Documents results of patient's assessment, treatment, follow up and termination of services.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures, and productivity standards.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in evaluation, planning implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Attends and participates in scheduled training, education classes and meetings as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package