About the role
Pay: $50.00 to $60.00 per hour
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.