Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Recover-Care; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Recover-Care in Pittsburg, KS is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, and to develop individualized treatment programs.

The role requires a Masters or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, and ability to work under physician direction, with responsibilities including testing, documentation, and collaboration with residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• State licensure as a speech-language pathologist required.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under physician direction, provide direct patient treatment per plan of care.
• Screen residents and develop appropriate care plans.
• Direct rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communication and swallowing function.
• Administer, score, and interpret hearing and speech tests.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to practice new skills.
• Complete forms and documents per policy and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Devise tools and treatments for individual patient needs.

Skills

Care for SNF patients

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel-required

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure

Standards compliance

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.