Baltimore, MD30+ days ago
p>• On referral, evaluates the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process • Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the resident to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs • Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals • Complie with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines described in facility policy and procedures • Complete appropriate documentation in the resident's medical record following each treatment session • Revise the resident's treatment program, as needed, based upon resident performance • Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format • Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs • Informs residents of any potential risk during any procedure • Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities • Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs • Informs residents of any potential risk during any procedure • Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities • Instruct residents and family/other caregiver about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident following discharge • Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. At FutureCare, our Speech Language Pathologist are a part of the interdisciplinary team who create and implement treatment plans for our residents to improve speech, language and cognitive communication disorder issues while educating our residents and family members.