Speech Language Pathologist SLP

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Annual Evaluations

PTO & 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, language and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting. You will develop individualized treatment programs under physician supervision and collaborate with families and caregivers.

The role requires a state license and a Masters or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology, with the ability to travel as needed to facilities within the service area.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology required.
• State license as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Experience with SNF populations and swallowing disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under physician direction, provide direct patient treatment per care plans.
• Screen residents and develop appropriate care plans.
• Conduct rehabilitative programs to restore communication and swallowing abilities.
• Administer, score, and interpret speech tests.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on practice of new skills.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with regulations.
• Devise tools and treatments for individual patient needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel as needed

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology

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.