(Archived) Speech Language Pathologist- PRN

Performs evaluations and performs rehabilitative services on patients to help them improve basic speech and/or language disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will develop and implement plans of treatment in order to meet the short and long term goals of the patient.



Ensures the delivery of exceptional customer service by putting all customers (internal and external) first and displaying:

A healing focus
A selfless heart
A tireless resolve


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts an initial evaluation on physician referrals and develops appropriate treatment plans.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Ensures that other treating medical professionals have the necessary information to appropriately evaluate the patient’s functional ability.
Communicates with referring physicians, giving full evaluations and patient’s progress.
Provides recommendations for continuance or changes in patient’s therapy program.
Communicates with all medical providers regarding patients and diagnoses for referral to occupational therapy as well as advances in the field.
Communicates with all therapy patients, setting expectations home program and functional progression, emphasizing education and motivation.
Participates with the Center Therapy Director to bring new business to the center.
Ensures compliance with rules and regulations established by the relevant licensing, certification and accrediting bodies.
Meets with the Regional Therapy Director or the designee on a regular to discuss quality of patient care, procedures, records, review of new policies and other issues as indicated.
Participates regularly in professional continuing education.