Speech Language Pathologist

Lebanon Rehabilitation; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lebanon Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive needs in a sub-acute/long-term care setting.

The role requires providing therapy under physician plans, developing treatment programs, documenting in records, and collaborating with nursing staff while ensuring HIPAA and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques.
• Familiarity with geriatric population needs.
• Strong clinical capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients/residents and develop appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician's direction, provide direct patient treatment based on established plan.
• Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs for communication/swallowing/cognition.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers to practice new skills.
• Document evaluations, notes, and summaries in patient records.
• Develop tools and treatments for patient needs.
• Collaborate with rehab therapists and nursing staff in a team environment.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and punctual attendance.

Skills

Speech therapy techniques

Geriatric care familiarity

Strong clinical capabilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

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 resident’s/patient’s speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents/patients based on a physician’s 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 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques.
• Familiarity with clinical needs of geriatric population.
• Strong clinical capabilities.

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.