Speech Licensed Therapist
Core
Evaluates and treats residents to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence through speech therapy and rehabilitation.
Role type
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (Clinical)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and rehabilitation programs for residents
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Speech therapy assessment, treatment plan development, resident care, interdisciplinary communication, documentation, infection control, equipment handling, education of families and staff
Preferred skills
Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology
Technologies
Net Health, Point Click Care
Responsibilities
Evaluate residents for speech therapy needs, develop and update treatment plans, supervise clinical fellows and students, communicate with physicians and families, conduct staff training, maintain compliance documentation, educate on aspiration prevention and home exercises, recommend durable medical equipment
Seniority
Staff level, supervisory responsibilities for fellows/students