Job Summary:

Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Speech, language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, a cleft palate, cerebral palsy, or emotional problems. Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for their direct clinical skills, documentation skills, and the compliance to all professional standards. The SLP-CCC shall supervise and SLP-CFY as assigned per ASHA supervision requirements. The SLP will report to the Regional Manager for Paid Time Off approval, staffing, daily facility and corporate operations.

Job Description:

Evaluation and treatment of residents who demonstrate disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing. Evaluation and treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician.

Screens residents of the facility.

The SLP is responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation to maintain compliance

Attends all required facility meetings and in-services, including Medicare meetings, patient staffing, family meetings, & care plan meetings.

Cooperates with the Therapy Director, Program Manager and/or the Regional Manager, to develop programs appropriate to the needs of the residents in the facility, to assist them in achieving their highest feasible level of functioning.

Complies and meets all standards necessary to obtain state, federal, and other appropriate certification.

Follows all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures.

Understands, respects and follows OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines.

Schedules residents on caseload in addition to all required in–service and meetings.

Communicates with Therapy Director and Regional Manager if productivity levels consistently fall below or exceed the standard to indicate the need for additional staffing or the need for assistance in screening and identifying residents in need of OT services.

The OTR is responsible for the scheduling and completing of in-services for facility staff education.

Presents her/himself in a professional manner at all times including professional conduct, professional communication, and appropriated dress while in the facility.

Other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager and facility.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION & CREDENTIALS :

Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Speech and Hearing Sciences or Communication Disorders.

State Licensure (or proof of registration to complete the Clinical Fellowship year in Speech Pathology after which certification can be obtained).

ASHA Certification (or proof of ASHA Certification)