Speech Therapist Full-Time

Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours or one business day of physician referral; develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from the referring physician; provide therapy services according to the physician’s treatment plan; supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and related activities; communicate with supervisors, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and care plans; participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Reviews, and Rehabilitation Team meetings; conduct in-service training programs for facility staff as needed; maintain accurate and timely documentation including evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress reports, recertifications, and discharge summaries; educate patients, families, and nursing staff on maintenance programs and caregiver techniques in preparation for discharge; participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary care coordination; serve as a clinical preceptor for CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologists and student programs; ensure compliance with all applicable state practice acts, federal regulations, and facility policies; supervise CFY and assist nursing in the training of Restorative Aides; exhibit professionalism, empathy, and effective communication with patients, residents, families, and colleagues.