Speech Language Pathologist; SLP

Job Summary

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 communicative efficiency for individuals with communication and/or 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 and/or federal regulations.
• Maintain patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devise special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the skilled nursing facility (SNF) population.
• Must possess problem-solving skills to successfully perform the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members.
• Ability to travel as needed to perform the job.

• Graduate of an accredited master’s 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.