Speech Language Pathologist - Coordinated Therapy Solutions

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues. 

• Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care. 

• Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan 

• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems. 

• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. 

• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills. 

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. 

• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

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Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population 

• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong customer service orientation. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members 

• Ability to travel as needed to perform job   

Education and Experience: 

• Graduate of an accredited Masters, or Doctorate in Speech language Pathology. 

• State license as a speech pathologist required.  

• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards 

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.