Speech Language Pathologist
Job Description
Job DescriptionSpeech Language Pathologist
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401K (Matching up to 2%)
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Annual Performance Evaluations
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Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Electronic Documentation
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Employee Appreciation Events
Job Summary:
The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
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Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
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Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan
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Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems.
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Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
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Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
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Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
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Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
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Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
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Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Strong customer service orientation.
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Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
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Ability to travel as needed to perform job
Education and Experience:
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Graduate of an accredited Masters, or Doctorate in Speech language Pathology.
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State license as a speech pathologist required.
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Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.