Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist — Care Team Leader

Cascadia EE LLC; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia EE LLC in Lebanon, OR is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, cognitive and voice disorders in a sub-acute care setting.

Under physician direction, you will develop and implement treatment plans, administer tests, educate families, maintain records, and collaborate with rehab and nursing staff to ensure high-quality, compliant care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develops treatment plans, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Communicates the resident’s/patient’s speech therapy program to the family and/or guardian.
• Keeps written documentation including evaluations, daily notes and weekly summaries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech therapy techniques

Geriatric care

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Cascadia EE LLC in Lebanon, OR is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, cognitive and voice disorders in a sub-acute care setting.

Under physician direction, you will develop and implement treatment plans, administer tests, educate families, maintain records, and collaborate with rehab and nursing staff to ensure high-quality, compliant care.