Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Full Time

Topaz Fiscal Services; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to screen, evaluate and treat patients in a facility setting. The role requires a SLP degree, current state license, and strong communication and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, staff education, and interdisciplinary collaboration with the rehab team. The position emphasizes adherence to policy, confidentiality, and ongoing professional development within the Rehabilitation department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current state license required.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong therapy evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing SLP services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings prior to evaluations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provide direct treatment and educate treatment staff; supervise SLP staff.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate billing information.
• Attend interdisciplinary and family meetings to relay findings and recommendations.
• Adhere to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and facility.
• Conduct staff training and in-services as appropriate.
• Follow facility policies and rehab policy and procedure manuals.
• Supervise non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapy evaluation

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Speech Language Pathology degree

Tools

Therapy equipment

Job description

The Speech and Language Pathologist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, have a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Speech and Language Pathologist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Speech Language Pathology services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of speech therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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