What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center?
St Summary
Evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
St Essential Duties And Responsibilities
May supervise Rehab Aides, and others involved in program
ST Benefits:
Evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
St Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
- Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan
- Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems.
- Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
- Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
- Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
- Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
- Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
- Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.
- Certification in clinical competency.
- One-year clinical experience preferred.
May supervise Rehab Aides, and others involved in program
ST Benefits:
- 401K
- Annual Performance Evaluations
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Electronic Documentation
- Employee Appreciation Events