Description

• Timely Evaluation & Treatment Planning
  Evaluate patients within 24 hours (or 1 business day) of physician referral, document any delays, and develop effective treatment plans with physician approval.
• Patient Treatment & Documentation
  Deliver care according to the physician's treatment plan and maintain accurate evaluations, daily notes, weekly progress updates, and recertifications in compliance with state and payer guidelines.
• Supervision & Staff Support
  Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants and Clinical Fellows (CFY), assist in training Restorative Aides, and act as a preceptor for student programs.
• Team Communication & Collaboration
  Coordinate with supervisors and healthcare teams about patient progress and participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care conferences.
• Family & Caregiver Training
  Instruct families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver techniques to support patient transition and discharge.
• Compliance & Professional Standards
  Adhere to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology State Practice Act, facility policies, and state/federal regulations, maintaining a valid license in good standing.
• In-Service Participation
  Engage in in-service training programs and contribute to staff development and knowledge-sharing within the facility.
• Technical & Language Proficiency
  Utilize software like Casamba and Point Click Care for documentation, and demonstrate strong reading comprehension and communication skills for technical and procedural information.
• Physical & Sensory Demands
  Perform job duties that involve frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 100 lbs), and physical activities like pushing/pulling, with adequate visual and auditory capacity.
• Educational Requirements
  Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (Master's or Doctorate preferred) with ongoing education per state requirements.