Speech Therapist

Company: Asbury Care Center at The Brooke
Location: Westlake
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Asbury Care Center at The Brooke - Required Qualifications
The Speech-Language Pathologist must possess:
v - A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state.
v - Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements.
v - Valid driver's license in the state of employment.
v - Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the delivery of speech language pathology and audiology services as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state.
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the execution of speech language pathology and audiology services in accordance with physician's orders and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing body and its respective affiliate state chapter.
Coordinates the achievement and reporting of the facility's key performance speech language pathology and audiology indicators. - Establishes an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators. -
Evaluates and reports key performance indicator outcomes of the speech language pathology and audiology department to the rehabilitation director to determine the need for action such - -as re-education or revisions related to the facility's outcomes, regulatory compliance, practice act(s) and/or customer satisfaction.
Develops and implements processes and systems to effectively lead, guide and direct the delivery of speech language pathology and audiology services including but not limited to processes for the timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and all associated documentation requirements for residents in the facility.
Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
v - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
v - Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
v - Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
v - Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
v - Must be willing and able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

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