Speech Language Pathologist-H

About the role

Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day, of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, document in the medical record the cause for delay. Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from the referring physician. Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient-related activities, following the state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, and treatment changes per the Speech-Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
• Instruct patient families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.
• Comply with the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and facility policy and procedures.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

• Supervises CFY - Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable.
• Assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology; preference given to graduates of Master’s or Doctorate programs in Speech-Language Therapy.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state.
• Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
• Maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently; pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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