Speech Language Pathologist

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.Essential FunctionsScreens and evaluates patients/residents and develops 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.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.Other FunctionsDevelops 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.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesCurrent knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques.Familiarity with clinical needs of geriatric population.Strong clinical capabilities.