PRN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST: JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year
• Current state licensure or license eligible
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical demand for this job is classified as “light work” which includes

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Walking or standing to a significant degree
• Sitting while constantly pushing or pulling materials whose weight is negligible
• Stair climbing occasionally
• Overhead reach infrequently
• Average workday is up to 8 hours
  
  
  

Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab

Job Responsibilities

• Provides and directs speech therapy services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program
  
  
  

planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under

physician’s orders.

• Provides speech therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in
  
  
  

accordance with Northwoods Rehab Policies and Procedures.

• Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention and/or
  
  
  

treatment.

SLP Job Description - Updated 10/1/2025

• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts
  
  
  

specialized evaluations as indicated.

• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family and other team members.
• Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and
  
  
  

methods to achieve identified goals.

• Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family and other team members.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Monitors resident’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in
  
  
  

accordance with physician orders.

• Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the
  
  
  

performance of the resident in their own environment.

• Documents results of resident’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve resident’s communication. Trains
  
  
  

resident, family and appropriate staff in the use of augmentative communication devices.

• Instructs resident, family and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures or home program to
  
  
  

allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.

• Participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech
  
  
  

therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.

• Participates in resident, family and staff education.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation
  
  
  

program of the resident.

• Adheres to Northwoods Rehab procedures regarding documentation of speech therapy services.
• Attends in-service meetings and community meetings as required.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the resident’s care team and education to the
  
  
  

community.

• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department
  
  
  

procedures.

• Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to community safety standards, as well as
  
  
  

complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare

professional.

• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning implementation and follow up of resident speech therapy programs.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisors, residents, family members
  
  
  

and community personnel and administration.

• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards of the resident, as well as the organization.
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.
  
  
  

SLP Job Description - Updated 10/1/2025

• Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of
  
  
  

the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab.