Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Coordinated Therapy Solutions; Beloit (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Annual evaluations

PTO and sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Coordinated Therapy Solutions is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders within a SNF setting.

You will formulate individualized treatment programs, maintain records, and educate families on monitoring and practicing new skills. A state license is required, with opportunities for professional growth and direct patient care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduates with accredited master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
• State license as a speech-language pathologist is required.
• Knowledge of applicable professional standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under physician direction, provide direct patient treatment per care plan.
• Screens and develops appropriate care plans for residents.
• Plan and conduct rehabilitative treatment to restore communicative efficiency.
• Administers, scores, and interprets hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to practice new skills.
• Completes forms and documents per company policy and regulations.
• Maintains patient records accurately and timely.
• Devises special tools and treatments for patient needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Customer service

Verbal/written communication

Travel ability

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

• 401K(Matching up to 2%)

• Annual Performance Evaluations

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Electronic Documentation

• Employee Appreciation Events

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.