Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title

General Purpose

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates, develops, organizes and implements resident care programs through the utilization of selected ST procedures in individual and group sessions.
• Manages caseload in all areas of identifying residents through screening process and scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining productivity expectations.
• Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in ST to be continued upon discharge.
• Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all ST documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures.
• Provides oversight and direction of techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• Affirms the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
• Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines.

Residents’ Rights

• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Fosters feelings of self worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding.
• Knows and complies with Residents’ Bill of Rights.
• Reports all grievances and resident complaints to administrator and/or Director of Nursing immediately.
• Reports any incident involving rehab staff to RVP immediately.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health.
• Some lifting, fine hand eye coordination, and good hearing acuity is involved.
• Visual and hearing acuity to detect changes in residents’ conditions and respond to pages.
• Ability to communicate with residents, families, staff, co-workers, medical personnel, regulatory agencies and consultants.

Other Job Functions

• Maintains own professional competence as well as learning new creative trends in ST treatment through participation in continuing education, seminars and training programs.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.

Benefits

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• Paid Continuing Education Day
• Paid Travel Time and Mileage
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit