Speech Language Pathologist CCC Herculaneum, MO

Overview Continuum Rehab Group provides in-house therapy with Skilled Nursing facilities in Texas, New Mexico, Indiana, Arizona, and Missouri. Position Description Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with deficits within the covered scope of an SLP. Evaluation and treatment are focused on increasing intelligibility of speech, using alternative or augmentative devices to facilitate better communication of wants and needs, addressing cognitive functions, and receptive-expressive language, and improving swallowing safety through oral exercises and diet texture modification. Principal Responsibilities Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation according to the company guidelines and professional standards. Provide professional treatment while using therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. Plan activities and provide therapeutic services for speech and language disorders. Perform patient evaluations and develop a treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient's overall medical condition. Carry out patient care plans or portions thereof, determining appropriate progression of patients within the realm of the established care plan. Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician. Participate in patient care planning. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills of administering standardized speech/language assessments, conducting swallowing evaluations, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress. Collaborate with an occupational therapist, physical therapist, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team relative to individual patient treatment programs and progress. Document patient evaluations, treatment progress notes, and discharge summaries for the patient's medical records promptly as defined by the department policy manual. Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Ensure the delivery of quality rehab services in the SNF. Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, caregivers, customers, physicians, and co-workers. Maintain compliance with the Compliance Program and plan, adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct. Work with the facility and organizations on case management needs and requirements. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. For more information about this opportunity, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. To view all opportunities available with Continuum Rehab Group, please visit

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