Speech Language Pathologist (Full time)

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and provide Speech/Language Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Essential Functions

• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Therapy Department procedures.

• Conduct screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.

• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.  Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.

• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.