Speech Language Pathologist; SLP Acute Rehab and Brain Injury

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for Acute Rehab and Brain Injury

Company: Recover-Care Healthcare
Location: Gardner, KS
Employment Type: Full-time

The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech or language disorders, and formulate individualized treatment programs.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, hearing, cognitive, or swallowing issues.
• Under a physician’s direction, provide direct patient/resident treatment based on an established plan of care.
• Screen and evaluate residents and develop appropriate care plans.
• Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communication efficiency of individuals with communication, swallowing, or cognitive problems.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations.
• Maintain patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools treatments for the specific needs of patients.

• Graduate of an accredited Masters or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology.
• State license as a speech pathologist required.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• 401K (Matching up to 2%)
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events

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