Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Position Overview

Provides quality rehabilitation care in Speech Therapy to residents as outlined in the plan of care through treatments for speech, swallowing and hearing impairments in accordance with laws, regulations and Facility guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Certification:

Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program (minimum of MS-Speech Language Pathology).

Experience:

Must have a current SLP license for state of practice in good standing; must be ASHA certified (CCCs); one year experience in a health care setting; long-term care experience preferred.

Essential Job Duties

• Assesses functional levels and capabilities of residents for swallowing and speech.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of resident’s ability to swallow, speak and hear and makes recommendations related to resident therapy treatments.
• Provides speech therapy treatments by following the resident plan of care.
• Develops goals which are measurable and realistic, based on resident’s care plan.
• Participates in the discharge planning process for residents.
• Thoroughly documents treatment progress in resident charts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Conducts, rates and interprets hearing and speech evaluations or tests.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with residents and families.
• Performs overall supervision to SLP-CFYs and rehabilitation aides to ensure quality rehab care services are provided.
• Documents appropriately and timely in accordance with all laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Completes required company forms and documents to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Scheduling appointments, takes calls, reorders supplies and completes insurance forms.
• Attends and participates in meetings, conferences and seminars.
• Provides in-service education to facility staff as it relates to rehab services.
• Assists with transporting residents from room to therapy gym, etc.
• Provides training and education to family, residents and staff for speech therapy and proper speech monitoring techniques.
• Scheduling appointments, takes calls, reorders supplies and completes insurance forms.
• Attends meetings and communicates information in a productive fashion.

Pay: From $50.59 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Speech Language Pathology License (Required)

Work Location: In person