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Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Position Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient’s private residence or in a patient’s room in an assisted living facility, or in an independent living facility. The Speech Language Pathologist organizes and provides speech-language services for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation. They direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing, to diminish or remediate disorders or deficits.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

1.          As necessary or applicable, supervision of CFYs temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.

 

2.          Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.

 

3.          Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.

4.          Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.

5.          Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team and the physician to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.

6.          Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.

7.          Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.

8.          Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.

9.          Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.

10.      Puts Patient Service first, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individual’s needs and rights.

 

Specific Educational / Vocational Requirements:

1.          Must have a valid Speech Language Pathologist license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.

2.          Must possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow.

 

3.          Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients’ residence.