Speech Language Pathologist - Alto Health Care Staffing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administers and performs therapeutic interventions with clients

Assesses clients’ needs and develops plans for therapy that meets identified needs

Safeguards clients’ property

Provides clients with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with client plan of care

Maintains clients’ self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information

Assists to keep clients’ living areas pleasant and orderly

Documents observations and services provided

Notifies physician of changes; processes orders provides direct consultation with physician and/ or interdisciplinary team members

Receives and shares information

Trains clients/ family members/ staff on interventions, equipment

May utilize and supervise therapy assistants as outlined by Federal and State regulations and documents appropriately in the clinical record

Utilizes appropriate bag techniques and standard precautions

Follows infection control and safety control standards when using equipment.

Basic Responsibilities:

This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures pertaining to his or her position and for fulfilling his or her obligations under the Facilities Corporate Compliance Program.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualificiations:

Education Experience Licensure Certification:

Completion of an accredited speech/ language pathology program preferred

Prior work experience in a rehabilitation/ geriatrics setting preferred

Certification for the state of practice

Skills/Abilities:

Basic speech/language pathology skills

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge:

Basic ability to communicate and comprehend.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will operate/activate/use/prepare/inspect/place/detect/position objects, tools, or controls

The employee will frequently communicate/express oneself/exchange/observe/assess/detect information relative to this position

The employee is required to maintain a stationary position/move/position self in response to job tasks

Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises assigned employee(s)

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; fostering an environment for employee engagement.

Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Frequency of travel may vary based on business need.

Weight Lifting Requirement:

50 lbs.

Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or geographical laws.