What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy - Speech Language Pathologist position at Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association?
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Role Overview: Responsible for evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing facility setting. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and adjusts therapies as needed. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and educates patients and families on therapeutic techniques and home exercises.
Qualifications & Skills
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Role Overview: Responsible for evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing facility setting. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and adjusts therapies as needed. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and educates patients and families on therapeutic techniques and home exercises.
Qualifications & Skills
- Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Valid state licensure in Indiana
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility setting
- Travel or contract therapy experience
- Familiarity with MDS documentation and SNF reimbursement models
- Experience with dysphagia evaluation and treatment, including modified barium swallow studies
- Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans
- Monitor and document patient progress
- Collaborate with care teams
- Educate patients and families on therapy techniques and home programs