What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Canyon West of Cascadia LLC?
Position Summary :
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate and treat residents / patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. They will evaluate the resident's / patient's speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents / patients based on a physician's treatment plan.
Essential Functions
- Screens and evaluates patients / residents and develops appropriate care plan.
- Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
- Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems.
- Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
- Instructs residents / patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
- Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and / or federal regulations.
- Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
- Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
- Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute / skilled nursing facility setting.
- Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.
- Maintains resident / patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Note : All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients / residents.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education :
Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
Licenses / Certification :
Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.
Valid CPR certification required.
Experience :
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
