Speech Pathologist

• 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.

Qualifications

Master'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.