What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Kindred Hospitals?
Description
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in Olympia Fields, IL
Acute Rehab Unit
As a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP you will:
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Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
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Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
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Document patient care, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
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Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
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Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
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Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
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