Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2549241 Description 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 residents/patients speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents/patients based on a physicians 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 - Develops treatment plans, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. - Communicates the residents/patients speech therapy program to the family and/or guardian. - Keeps written documentation including evaluations, daily notes and weekly summaries. - Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques. - Familiarity with clinical needs of geriatric population. - Strong clinical capabilities. Requirements ::: {bind="html: Job.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. :::