Temp - Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Mound City MO

Speech-Language Pathologist

Effectively screens, evaluates, and rehabilitates patients with communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.

Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.

Assesses patient's progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.

Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the speech disorders.

Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.

Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.

Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.

Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.

Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.

Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.

Able to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

Able to supervise and support CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists.

Adherence to ASHA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Active ASHA and State Licensure.

Requirement description:

• 1 year of SLP experience - [REQUIRED]
• New Grads OKAY- as long as a Level II experience and not just a Level I observation experience
• LTC or Rehab experience - [Required]
• MO State License - [Required]
• CCC certified SLP - [Required]
• 3 years experience holding active CCS-[preferred]
• Will accept one reference at time of submission
• Must be submitted at the posted rate, if requested rate is higher candidate will be redirected

State License Requirements:

• Missouri

Additional License Requirements: Weekend Requirements: No weekends unless a holiday falls within M-F, then they can make the hours up on the weekend.