Speech Language Pathologist

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Classification and Pay
Hourly Non-Exempt
Reports to
Director of Rehab
Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization's goals, this position is responsible for evaluating and treating
residents as well as communicating with residents and team members. The therapist maintains
documentation of services in the medical record and conducts in-services and training for residents
and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.
Job Duties
• Provide speech therapy and direct patient care as directed
• Supervise Speech Therapy Assistants or others to carry out plan of care and resident related
activities pursuant to state practice act, reimbursement regulations, and all applicable law,
rules, and regulations
• Consistently attend work as scheduled and provide appropriate notice of inability to work
consistent with facility policies and as directed
• Maintain productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs
• Demonstrate consistent knowledge of care provided and application of Medicare and other
reimbursement regulations
• Evaluate residents based upon physician referral/orders
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure
approval/orders for services from referring physician
• Treat patients according to treatment plan, care of plan, and as directed by supervisor
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines
and facility policies and procedures
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines
• Instruct residents, families, and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs
• Participate in discharge planning
• Communicate with supervisor and other team members regarding patient progress,
opportunities for improvement, and overall care plan
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review
meetings, and other meetings as directed
• Participate in in-service training programs as directed
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs as directed
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, team members, and
other staff at the facility
• Screen patients based upon identified need
• Secure necessary adaptive equipment for residents
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all residents and team
members
• Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head

Required Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and
professional attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks
simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking
(using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and
active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving
situations)
• Exceptional judgment and active foresight
• Self-motivated and self-directed
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times of
work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require
working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented,
continuously improved, and monitored.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various
locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.