What are the responsibilities and job description for the SNF/LTC Speech-Language Pathologist-In house therapy position at Daughters of Miriam Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation?
We are an in-house therapy department- NO CONTRACT THERAPY staff
- Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech / language function.
- Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
- Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and / or equipment.
- Recommends communication devices / aids as indicated.
- Confers with referring physician, family, and interdisiplinary team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
- As appropriate, participates in care conferences, inservices and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Completes documentation per organization policy and government regulations.
- Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
- Identifies patient and family / caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
- Instructs patient, family / caregiver and other health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
- Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech-language pathology services.
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