Speech Language Pathologist

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DESCRIPTION

• •Build a strong Speech Language Therapy program
• •Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• •Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician
• •Screening of facility residents
• •Completes all necessary documentation
• •Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review
• •In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through the continuum of care
• •Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines
• •Provide consultation and clinical supervision to SLP-CFY
• •Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of SLP and healthcare environment
• •Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents
• •Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education
• •Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification
• •Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

• •Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• •Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• •Strong time management and ability to manage caseload
• •Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand

Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• •Masters of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences
• •State Licensure or proof of registration to complete Clinical Fellowship year in Speech Pathology followed by certification
• •ASHA certification or proof of ASHA certification through grandfathering process

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• •Senior Living experience preferred
• •PDPM knowledge
• •Experience with therapy software/EMR
• •Medicaid case mix knowledge