Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist
Profession: Speech and Language Pathologist
Specialty: Long Term Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 8 hours M-F, flexible times
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of SLP experience required. New graduates are acceptable if they have Level II experience.
License: Missouri State License required.
Certifications: CCC certification required.
Must-Have:
- Long Term Care or Rehabilitation experience required.
- Active ASHA and State Licensure required.
Description:
Effectively screens, evaluates, and rehabilitates patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
Develops appropriate plans 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 evaluation and makes referrals based on outcomes.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to speech disorders.
Communicates effectively with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provides comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided 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, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.
Takes part in facility and company required training, in-services, and conferences.
Able to obtain necessary Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Supervises and supports CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists.
Adheres to ASHA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.