Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Summary: The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs. Speech Language Pathologist 401K (Matching up to 2%) Annual Performance Evaluations Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance Electronic Documentation Employee Appreciation Events Job Summary: The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs. Duties/Responsibilities: Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues. Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care. Screeens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner. Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients. Required Skills/Abilities: Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong customer service orientation. Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members Ability to travel as needed to perform job Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited Masters, or Doctorate in Speech language Pathology. State license as a speech pathologist required. Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Recover-Care Healthcare