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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Snohomish Health and Rehabilitation of CascadiaSnohomish, WA, United States
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Job Type

Part-time

Description

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

    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

    • Note : All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

    state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients / residents.

    Salary Description

    60 / hr

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