Speech Language Pathologist

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides professional support services for persons with intellectual disabilities which may include evaluation and treatment of service recipients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor or swallowing disorders.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

The Speech-Language Pathologist is accountable to the Administrator or supervising designee.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes the initial evaluation and admission for service recipients admitted for speech therapy services and develops plan of care.
• Provides treatment for service recipients to relieve speech, language, hearing, and oral motor or swallowing disorders.
• Observes, records and reports to the attending physician and other staff, the service recipient’s reactions to treatment and any changes in the service recipient’s condition or plan of care.
• Instructs the service recipients and their caregivers when applicable in the care and proper use of equipment and devices. Also advises and consults with the physician regarding the feasibility of equipment and devices.
• Instructs other planning team personnel, family, and/or caregivers in assisting with the implementation of the Individual Support Plan when applicable.
• Schedules and conducts treatments and consultation according to service recipient’s needs and the physician's orders.
• Documents appropriate progress and clinical notes indicating service recipient’s response to therapy.
• Evaluates the service recipients’ progress monthly and submits a monthly progress report.
• Attends Planning Team meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Coordinates discharge planning as appropriate.
• Confers with other disciplines as needed.
• Documents time, data and daily visits per company policy.
• Completes and submits required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintains a positive relationship with service recipients, support staff, physicians, other Planning Team members, and co-workers.
• Maintains established agency policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, and infection control policies.
• Maintains and protects service recipient’s confidentiality.
• Participates in required training activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains required continuing education units to satisfy licensure needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Requirements: Master's level degree in Speech –Language Pathology
• Current Tennessee licensure as a Speech Pathologist
• Valid driver's license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or CFY under SLP supervision
• Current Malpractice/Liability Insurance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $60 - $65