Therapy - SLP
Profession: Speech and Language Pathology
Specialty: Long Term Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 8 hours M-F, flexible times as long as consistent
Experience:
1 year of SLP experience required
LTC or SNF experience required
New Grads acceptable with Level II experience
License:
Missouri State License required
Certifications:
CCC certified SLP required
Must-Have:
Adherence to ASHA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
Description:
Effectively screens, evaluates, and rehabilitates patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
Develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness.
Modifies services in relation to patient evaluations and makes referrals related to outcomes.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding speech disorders.
Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provides comprehensive discharge summaries of services rendered per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system.
Maintains patient records according to company policy.
Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participates in required meetings including patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.
Engages in facility and company-required trainings, in-services, and conferences.
Able to obtain necessary DME or supplies following regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Able to supervise and support CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists.
