Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

We are currently provider of choice at this Senior Living Facility in New Albany, IN and are seeking an outpatient or Home Health focused Speech Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• On referral, evaluate the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process.


• Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the resident to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs.


• Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals.


• 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.


• Enter a progress note in the resident record following each treatment session.


• Revise the resident's treatment program, as needed, based upon resident performance.


• Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.


• Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents of any potential risk during any procedure.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.


• Hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech- Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) credential offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.


• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development


• Must maintain valid state Speech Language Pathology licensure

Recruiter : Email Address

glayne@healthpro-heritage.com