Job Summary:

The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·       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.

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.