SNF/LTC Speech-Language Pathologist

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.

• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function. 

• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.

• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.

• Confers with referring physician, family, and interdisiplinary team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.

• As appropriate, participates in care conferences, inservices and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

• Completes documentation per organization policy and government regulations.

• Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.

• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.

• Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.

• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech-language pathology services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) and is licensed in the State of Ohio 

• A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology in LTC/subacute setting preferred

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.  Certifications in FEES, vital stim, LSVT, etc preferred.