Speech-Language Pathologists

Per Diem, Days, Occasional Weekends and Holidays as needed.

Job Description:

-Consults with patients/reviews medical history and referrals on individuals’ symptoms, diagnoses; develops and implements a treatment plan.

-Evaluates and initiates skilled Speech/Swallow Therapy treatments in accordance with provider orders.

-Serves as a member of a treatment team; attend care plan meetings, communicates physical therapy treatment plans to family members as needed.

-Assist individuals with the use of equipment needed for eating, drinking and communication strategies.

-Recommends diet consistencies and dining techniques.

-Teach and coach speech and/or swallow exercises as appropriate.

-Observe and review individuals’ progress and adapt treatment accordingly.

-Supervise and train new Speech Language Pathologists, review and cosign paperwork, as needed.

-Maintains communication with providers.

-Educated staff in choking prevention, dysphagia, aspiration and communication.

-Performs and completes paperwork and billing in a timely manner.

-Participates with interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.

-Updates Residents’ care plan when changes are noted.

-Participates with discharge planning.

-Participates with identifying and ordering equipment needed.

-Professional interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and families.