Full Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines, and consistently maintain timely and accurate departmental records;
- Instruct aides in appropriate procedures and provide supervision in accordance with applicable State law;
- Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities;
- Attend and participate, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs;
- Participate in and/or provide in-service education sessions;
- Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency;
- Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources;
- Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals;
- Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the resident to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs;
- Support the companys commitment to Compassionate Care; project a professional image to foster confidence in the Rehabilitation Program;
- On referral, evaluate the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process;
- Perform duties in an independent manner and recognizes situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others;
- Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, as required;
- Revise the resident’s treatment program, as needed, based upon resident performance;
- Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines.
Requirements:
- Must have Colorado state license and CCC;
- Must have California state license and CCC;
- Must have Bachelor’s Degree;
- Not accepting CFY of SPLA;
- Must have Indiana state license and CCC;
- Will accept CFY if supervision is provided;
- Must have Georgia state license and CCC;
- 1-2 years’ experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred;
- Master�s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy;
- Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development;
- Students in their CFY (Clinical Fellowship Year) will be considered;
- Must maintain valid state Speech Language Pathology licensure;
- CPR Certification;
- Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines;
- Master of Science in Speech/Language Pathology.