Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Under a physician's direction, you will deliver direct patient care, screen and develop care plans, administer tests, educate families, and maintain precise records while contributing to rehabilitative programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law
• Certification in clinical competency
• One-year clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient treatment under a physician's direction
• Screen and evaluate residents; develop appropriate care plan
• Plan and conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, or cognitive function
• Administer, score, and interpret speech/hearing tests
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and practice new skills
• Complete required forms and documentation per policy and regulations
• Maintain patient records accurately and timely
• Devise specialized tools and treatments for patient needs

Skills

Direct patient care

Care plan development

Rehabilitative therapy

Documentation

Education

MSP in SLP

State license in Speech Therapy

Clinical competency certification

Job description

St Summary

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Entry Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.
• Certification in clinical competency.
• One-year clinical experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise Rehab Aides, and others involved in program

Benefits

• 401K
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events