Part Time Speech-Language Pathologist at Coeur D'Alene Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech Therapy, Communication Skills, Cognitive-Communication, Swallowing Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Team Collaboration, Documentation, Geriatric Care, Compassionate Care, Clinical Skills, HIPAA Compliance, Rehabilitative Treatment, Family Instruction, Hearing Tests, Voice Therapy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Position Summary: 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. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques. Familiarity with clinical needs of geriatric population. Strong clinical capabilities. Requirements Qualifications 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.

Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat residents with speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities. They will develop treatment plans based on physician directives and provide direct patient care.