Speech Language Pathologist

Lebanon Rehabilitation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lebanon Rehabilitation in Tacoma, WA seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities under physician plans. Travel between Puget Sound facilities is required, with comprehensive documentation and coordination with therapy staff.

The role emphasizes delivering direct patient care in a sub-acute/long-term care setting, developing treatment plans, and supervising families and caregivers on home practice.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques.
• Familiarity with geriatric population needs.
• Strong clinical capabilities and patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates patients and develops care plans.
• Provides direct patient treatment under physician guidance.
• Develops rehabilitation programs to improve communication and swallowing.
• Administers, scores, and interprets speech tests.
• Educates residents, families, and caregivers on therapy practices.
• Completes clinical records and HIPAA-compliant documentation.
• Collaborates with rehab staff and nursing teams.

Skills

Clinical speech therapy

Geriatric care needs

Documentation & records

Education

BS 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. This position does require travel between Puget Sound and Pacific Ridge, both in Tacoma, WA.

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.