Speech Therapist

South Carolina Health Care Association; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

South Carolina Health Care Association seeks a Speech Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with guidelines. You will work under the Director of Rehab in the Rehab department to implement care plans and support residents’ communication goals.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, planning and directing rehab programs, documenting results, and educating families and caregivers while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited program; eligible for CCC or CFY
• Licensed in Speech Language Pathology as required by state law
• Certification in clinical competency.
• One-year clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree (accredited program)

Licensed in Speech Language Pathology

Certification in clinical competency

One-year clinical experience preferred

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Speech Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Rehab

REPORTS TO: Director of Rehab

DIRECT REPORTS: Rehab Aides

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly

DATE: 11/01/2022

JOB 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

• Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited program; eligible for CCC or CFY
• Licensed in Speech Language Pathology as required by state law.
• Certification in clinical competency.
• One-year clinical experience preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Standing - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Walking - Frequently

Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel - Frequently

Climbing or Balance - Occasionally

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl - Occasionally

Talk/Hear - Frequently

See - Frequently

Taste/Smell - Occasionally

Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - Frequently

Carry Weight/Lift - Occasionally

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person