Speech Therapist (SLP)

Responsibilities

• Screens patients/residents and evaluates them, developing appropriate care plans
• Performs direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care
• Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers
• Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations
• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisor
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff
• Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field
• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Speech Therapy
• Must possess an active and unencumbered speech therapist license in Rhode Island
• CEU’s per state licensure requirements
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary
• Excellent hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities
• Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, manipulations of equipment, and for direct patient care
• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language