Therapy - SLP

Speech and Language Pathologist

Effectively screens, evaluates, and rehabilitates patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders. 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 progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements. Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Modifies services in relation to patient evaluation and makes referrals based on outcomes. Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to speech disorders. Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans. Provides comprehensive discharge summaries of services rendered per regulatory and clinical requirements. Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records in accordance with company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements. Participates in required meetings, including but not limited to patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings. Engages in facility and company-required trainings, in-services, and conferences. Able to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements. Supervises and supports CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists as needed. Adheres to ASHA and State required practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.