PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Cedar Healthcare Center; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Healthcare Center seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, formulating individualized treatment plans.

Under physician direction, provide direct patient treatment, screen residents, develop care plans, and administer tests. Must hold state licensure and have a Master’s/Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology, with strong communication skills and organizational ability.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology.
• State license as a speech pathologist required.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under a physician’s direction, provide direct patient/resident treatment based on plan of care.
• Screen residents and develop appropriate care plans.
• Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Complete forms and documents in accordance with company policy and regulations.
• Maintain patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for patient needs.

Skills

SNF care

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel as needed

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

State license required

Job description

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.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Masters, or Doctorate in Speech language Pathology.
• State license as a speech pathologist required.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer