What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist SLP for Brain Injury and Acute Rehab Hospital position at Recover-Care Healthcare?
ST SUMMARY
Speech Therapist SLP e valuates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
ST ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
- Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan
- 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, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
- Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and / or federal regulations.
- Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
- Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
ST ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
