Identify Issues, Legal Standards, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Plan Meetings, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Speech and Language Pathology, Swallowing Disorders, Team Player, Treatment Plan
Job Summary (List Format) Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP):
- Assess, diagnose, and treat communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders in skilled nursing facility residents.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to residents needs and physician orders.
- Provide direct therapy services to improve communication, cognitive-linguistic function, and safe swallowing.
- Conduct and interpret swallow assessments; recommend diet modifications as needed.
- Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulations.
- Educate residents, families, and staff on therapy plans, communication strategies, and safe swallowing practices.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings, contributing to resident-centered goals.
- Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with professional, legal, and regulatory standards.
- Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and/or Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) as required.
- Work collaboratively within a team-oriented skilled nursing/long-term care environment.W
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