What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- NO VACCINE MANDATE*
Speech Language Pathologist Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties.
- Develop and implement effective treatment programs.
- Provide counseling to patients and patients’ families about results of testing and recommended treatment options.
- Establish patient understanding, expectations, and goals for treatment.
- Create accurate documentation and reporting for all patient visits.
- Delegate duties to support personnel as appropriate.
- Maintain communication with staff and outside agencies per state guidelines.
- Refer patients to medical specialists in dentistry, psychology, or other related fields
- Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance plans
- Familiarity with a variety of speech and cognitive disorders
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to comply with all regulatory standards
- Masters degree in speech language pathology or related field
- 1-3 years speech language pathology experience
- Active state SLP license
- ASHA certification preferred
- CPR certification
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 401(K)