What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist SLP PRN position at Recover-Care Healthcare?
Speech Language Pathologist
Job Summary :
The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
- 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.
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