Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY / RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.
• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients / residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
• Supervises CFY – Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.
• Education & Experience A master's or doctoral degree in SLP and meet either of these requirements :
• Is licensed as an SLP by the state in which they provide services; OR
• In the case of a person who practices in a state that doesn't license SLPs, they must have :
• o Successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience);
• o Performed at least 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
• o Successfully completed a national examination in SLP approved by the HHS Secretary.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Licensed as an Speech Therapist in the state.
• Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.