Speech-Language Pathologist
Coeur D'Alene Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Location
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Quick overview
The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat residents with speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities. They will develop treatment plans based on physician directives and provide direct patient care.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology and a current state license in Speech Language Therapy are required. Six months of experience in a long-term care environment is preferred.
Job description
Description
Position Summary
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate and treat residents/patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. They will evaluate the resident’s/patient’s speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents/patients based on a physician’s treatment plan
- Essential Functions Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plan.
- Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
- Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
- Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
- Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
- Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
- Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
- Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
- Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting.
- Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.
- Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques.
- Familiarity with clinical needs of geriatric population.
- Strong clinical capabilities.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required. Licenses/Certification: Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law. Valid CPR certification required.
Experience
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.