Evaluate patients within 24 hours (or 1 business day) of physician referral, document any delays, and develop effective treatment plans with physician approval.
Deliver care according to the physician's treatment plan and maintain accurate evaluations, daily notes, weekly progress updates, and recertifications in compliance with state and payer guidelines.
Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants and Clinical Fellows (CFY), assist in training Restorative Aides, and act as a preceptor for student programs.
Coordinate with supervisors and healthcare teams about patient progress and participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care conferences.
Instruct families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver techniques to support patient transition and discharge.
Adhere to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology State Practice Act, facility policies, and state / federal regulations, maintaining a valid license in good standing.
Engage in in-service training programs and contribute to staff development and knowledge-sharing within the facility.
Utilize software like Casamba and Point Click Care for documentation, and demonstrate strong reading comprehension and communication skills for technical and procedural information.
Perform job duties that involve frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 100 lbs), and physical activities like pushing / pulling, with adequate visual and auditory capacity.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (Master's or Doctorate preferred) with ongoing education per state requirements.
Speech Language Pathologist Slp Prn • Thousand Oaks, CA, United States