Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time and Part Time

Job Opportunities Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me® button. Please submit applications to Human Resources by either faxing or mailing to the address listed on the bottom of the application. Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time and Part Time This is a professional position involving responsibility for the evaluation of the communication and swallowing functions and disabilities of clients* in a health care facility and for providing treatment to restore or improve these deficits by utilizing a team of specialists concerned with the individual and the disorder. The work performed upon the written order or referral of a physician who provides medical direction. This position reports directly to the Director of Rehabilitation. Supervision of others may be a function of this position. Does related work as required. *The term “client” should be changed to “resident” when position is used in health-related facilities. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (illustrative only) Provides speech therapy treatment services in accordance with accepted professional standards; Evaluates the degree of function and disability of clients unless contra-indicated by professional judgment or by the attending physician; Plans and develops remedial programs designed to restore or improve safe and effective swallowing and communication efficiency; Consults with senior medical management on subjects of a professional medical nature; Integrates treatment plans into total care plans in consultation with clients, physicians and other personnel providing client care; Participates in client care review conferences when appropriate; Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders; Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician; Initiates and attends conferences with the administrator, physicians, and other facility staff to interpret the functions of the speech therapy service and its relationship with other client care services; Develops or assists in the development of speech therapy policies and procedures; Complete accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation including all evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, treatment encounter notes, discharge summaries and screens in EMR Assists in the development of and participates in the facility’s in-service education program. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of speech therapy; good knowledge of pathological conditions and socio-economic factors affecting speech and swallowing disabilities; good knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement speech therapy programs; ability to prepare accurate reports; ability to secure the cooperation of clients; good professional judgment; ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayne