Speech Language Pathologist

Adept; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Under physician direction, the SLP will evaluate patients, initiate referrals, conduct rehabilitation, administer tests, document progress, and educate residents and families.

A Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and a current state license are required; clinical competency certification and 1 year of

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.
• Certification in clinical competency.
• One-year clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with cognitive and dysphagia rehabilitation within a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Knowledge in short-term and long-term SLP care.

Responsibilities

• Under physician direction, provide quality SLP services, including evaluating patients, screening, referrals, data collection, and following the plan of care.
• 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 practice new skills.
• Complete timely documentation including progress notes, screen reports, daily notes, and discharge summaries.
• Instruct patients, families and staff in goals, progress, and therapeutic techniques.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.

Education

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure in Speech Therapy

Clinical competency certification

1 year clinical experience preferred

Experience with cognitive and dysphagia rehabilitation in SNF

Knowledge of SLP care (short/long term)

Job description

Now Hiring Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Summary:

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) evaluate and treat residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP):

• Under a physician's direction, provides quality Speech-Language Pathologist services, including evaluating patients, screening, initiating referrals, obtaining data, and following through with the 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.

• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.

• Completes timely documentation including progress notes, screen reports, daily notes, and discharge summaries.

• Instructs patients as well as family members and staff in goals, progress, and appropriate therapeutic techniques.

• Ensures compliance with protocols and regulations.

Qualifications for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP):

• Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.

• Certification in clinical competency.

• One-year clinical experience preferred.

• Experience with cognitive and dysphagia rehabilitation within a skilled nursing facility preferred.

• Knowledge in short-term and long-term SLP care.