Description Position Summary: A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate and treat residents/patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. They will evaluate the resident’s/patient’s speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents/patients based on a physician’s treatment plan. Essential Functions • Screens and evaluates patients/residents 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/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills. • Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. • Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner. • Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients. • Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting. • Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment. • Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA. • Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts. Other Functions • Develops treatment plans, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. • Communicates the resident’s/patient’s speech therapy program to the family and/or guardian. • Keeps written documentation including evaluations, daily notes and weekly summaries. • Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques. • Familiarity with clinical needs of geriatric population. • Strong clinical capabilities. Requirements Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required. Licenses/Certification: Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law. Valid CPR certification required. Experience: Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.