Purpose of Job Position 



The primary purpose of the position is providing and directing speech therapy services to patients which may include pediatric, adult and/or geriatric persons. The goal of helping them reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model of practice shall occur. 



Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provides speech therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department Procedures. 


• Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for interventions/treatment.


•  Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.


• Obtains appropriate physician’s orders/documentation for treatment. 


• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, families, and other team members. 


• Develops treatment plan by identifying a target list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. 


• Coordinates, implements, and conducts treatment and plans with patients, family, and other team members. 


• Provides treatments designed to enhance oral range of motion, as well as laryngeal and swallowing capabilities to guide patients towards maximum restoration of swallowing function. 


• Adheres to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code. 


• Adheres to all policies of the company, including job descriptions, certifications requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and patient rights.


• Adapts to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks, and is flexible in carrying out assignments. 


• Communicates and interacts professionally and respectfully with others in attending to and meeting their requests. 


• Performs all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the company.

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy. 


• Hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech- Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) credential offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).


• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

• Must have knowledge about cognition, language, swallowing and AAC devices.