Speech Language Pathologist

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Supervisor: Director of Rehabilitation

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year
• Current licensure as Speech Language Pathologist in practicing state(s)
• Certification, as required
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide speech therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of speech therapy services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to speech therapy to determine need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plan and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties and interdisciplinary team members.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.
• Implement and conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan.
• Monitor resident’s response to intervention and adapt treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with established plan of care and physician orders.
• Develop appropriate recommendations, strategies and/ or programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their environment.
• Participate in resident, family/ responsible party and staff education by instructing on speech-language and/or swallowing procedures, strategies, recommendations and/ or program to enhance carry over outside of therapy sessions and in preparation for discontinuation of therapy services.
• Provide, recommend, develop augmentative/alternative communication devices and other adaptive devices as needed. Train resident, family/ responsible party and staff on the use of all devices.
• Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise Rehabilitation Aides, students and volunteers as directed.
• Provide education to the rehabilitation department, facility staff and community as directed.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position.
• Adhere to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code.
• Adhere to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident rights.
• Maintain a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Report all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/ appropriate personnel immediately.
• Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.
• Adapt to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks and is flexible in carrying out assignments.
• Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers ensuring a cooperative environment while maintaining self-control.
• Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with family members in attending to and meeting their requests.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to constantly operate computer and other office productivity machinery (phone, printer, copier, etc.)
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to look at a computer monitor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk throughout facility and department, tolerate constant/ repetitive standing, traverse stairs, stoop, bend, squat, kneel and reach when performing daily work.
• Travel: As needed.
• Maintain predictable attendance