Speech Language Pathologist

White Oak Healthcare; Bedford (NH); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

White Oak Healthcare in Bedford, NH, United States, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, and to formulate individualized treatment programs. You will work under physician direction, develop care plans, and administer specialized tests.

The role requires a Masters or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology and state licensure, with responsibilities including patient instruction, charting, and accurate recordkeeping.

Competenze

• Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology.
• State licensure required for practicing SLP.
• Proficiency with applicable state and federal standards.

Mansioni

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under physician direction, provide direct patient treatment per plan of care.
• Screen and evaluate residents and develop care plans.
• Plan and conduct rehabilitative treatment to restore communicative efficiency.
• Administer, score, and interpret speech tests.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to practice new skills.
• Complete forms and document per policy and regulations.
• Maintain patient records accurately and timely.
• Devise special tools and treatments for patient needs.

Conoscenze

SNF care

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Professional communication

Travel

Formazione

Masters or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

State license required

Professional standards

Descrizione del lavoro

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