Speech Language Pathologist

4 weeks ago

Bellingham, United States Highland Health and Rehabilitation Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

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.


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.


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.

Available Benefits Include:

  • Paid vacation, sick, and holidays (after 90-day Introductory Period)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
  • Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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.

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