Speech-Language Pathologist — Rehab & Communication Expert

Midwest Health, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health, Inc. seeks a Speech Pathologist to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders across resident populations.

You will evaluate patients within one business day of referral, plan and administer treatment, document progress, and communicate with physicians and rehabilitation staff while maintaining confidential records. The role also requires adherence to facility policies, timely attendance, and professional

Responsibilities

• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing. Reports to Corporate Director of Rehabilitation and facility Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Responsible for identification of patients demonstrating communication and swallow deficits.
• Responsible for evaluating the patient within one business day of written referral from the Doctor.
• After evaluating the patient, the therapist is responsible for planning and administering an appropriate treatment plan. Communicate with the referring physician and the rehabilitation team regarding the patient’s total treatment program. Maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patients including billing and charting.
• Follow weekly documentation guidelines for all residents treated.
• Provide in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students and community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Will attain an efficiency standard for delivery of speech language pathology services.

Job description

Midwest Health, Inc. seeks a Speech Pathologist to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders across resident populations.

You will evaluate patients within one business day of referral, plan and administer treatment, document progress, and communicate with physicians and rehabilitation staff while maintaining confidential records. The role also requires adherence to facility policies, timely attendance, and professional