What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at Regency Olympia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
The Speech Therapist evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
You will:
- Plans and administers medically prescribed speech therapy treatment for patients with speech, language, and swallowing problems.
- Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
- Reviews referral, physician’s orders, patient's condition, and medical records to determine speech therapy treatment indicated. Accepts physician orders regarding speech therapy services.
- Performs initial patient evaluation before initiating therapy. Performs and documents OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
- Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of patient data in conjunction with the physician, patient, and caregiver(s).
- Plan direct or conduct rehabilitative treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
- Other duties as requested.
You currently:
- Education and/or Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of speech pathology and language disorders.
- Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the Washington State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Our (full-time) Benefits:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
- 401-K
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are Regency Olympia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a skilled nursing community that offers skilled nursing and long-term care services while focusing on the unique qualities of each individual in a compassionate and caring environment. We are looking for caring and compassionate healthcare professionals to join our team.
