Speech Language Pathologist
Premium rates and flexible scheduling
Job Summary:
The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
· Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
· Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan
· 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, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
· Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
· Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
· Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
· Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Strong customer service orientation.
· Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
· Ability to travel as needed to perform job
Education and Experience:
· Graduate of an accredited Masters, or Doctorate in Speech language Pathology.
· State license as a speech pathologist required.
· Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.