Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description: Staff Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist

Prepared by: Human Resources (7-2017)

Position Title Staff Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist

Department Rehabilitation Department/Clinical

Reports to: Rehabilitation Manager/Facility Administrator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General PurposeThe Staff Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants and/or Speech Therapy Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and

Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.

• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.
• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises CFY – Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathologist Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and

Point Click Care.

Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Speech Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:

Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $69.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $29 - $69