Job Summary (Speech-Language Pathologist, Skilled Nursing Facility):
- Assess, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy and treatment plans to improve communication, cognitive function, and safe swallowing.
- Perform and interpret swallowing assessments and recommend diet modifications as needed.
- Provide direct therapy services to residents to enhance functional independence and quality of life.
- Document all assessments, treatments, progress, and discharge notes in compliance with regulatory and facility standards.
- Educate residents, families, and staff about therapy plans, communication techniques, and safe swallowing strategies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings to support resident-centered care.
- Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with professional, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise Clinical Fellows and/or Speech-Language Pathology Assistants if applicable.
- Work collaboratively within a skilled nursing/long-term care environment, often with residents who have complex medical needs.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy and treatment plans to improve communication, cognitive function, and safe swallowing.
- Perform and interpret swallowing assessments and recommend diet modifications as needed.
- Provide direct therapy services to residents to enhance functional independence and quality of life.
- Document all assessments, treatments, progress, and discharge notes in compliance with regulatory and facility standards.
- Educate residents, families, and staff about therapy plans, communication techniques, and safe swallowing strategies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings to support resident-centered care.
- Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with professional, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise Clinical Fellows and/or Speech-Language Pathology Assistants if applicable.
- Work collaboratively within a skilled nursing/long-term care environment, often with residents who have complex medical needs.
SLP (Speech-Language Pathologist) - OK - $2506/wk in moore at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.