Full - Time Speech Language Pathologist

Essential Duties

• Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Aid nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and resident-related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provide in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Licenses and Certifications: Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state, must maintain a license in good standing, and determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally.
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.
• Reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment.
• Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care.

Supervisory Requirements

• Supervises CFY – Speech Clinical Fellows and students, if applicable.

Work Environment

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