Speech Pathologist
Southwest LTC
Location
Plano, Texas
Quick overview
The Speech Pathologist will provide quality speech therapy services and develop treatment plans based on evaluations. They will also instruct patients and families on speech-language procedures and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and an active SLP license in the state of practice. Ongoing continuing education is required to maintain licensure and certification.
Job description
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Therapy Services - Plano, TX 75024 To provide quality speech therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures and productivity standards. To evaluate and obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation To develop a treatment plan that includes a target list, short-term, and long-term goals Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems Oversight and implementation of proper protocols for FEES/MBS with coordination of site programs Participants in screening protocols for establishing needs of residents are being met timely and with clinical excellence Performs other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor. QualificationsMaster's degree in Speech Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competency MUST have active SLP license in state(s) of practice. Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.