Senior Living Speech Therapist

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition
• Instructs the patient, the family and/or caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate

Required Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence
• CURRENT CPR certification
• CURRENT driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $43.60 to $65.40 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

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