Skilled Nursing PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Description

Essential Functions

• •Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plan.
• •Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• •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/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• •Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• •Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• •Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• •Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting.
• •Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.
• •Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.
• •Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Licenses/Certification:

• •Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.
• •Valid CPR certification required.

Experience:

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.