Speech Therapist at Elderwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Georgetown, South Carolina

$2500 Sign On Bonus

Speech Therapist Full time position

DEPARTMENT: Rehab

REPORTS TO: Director of Rehab

DIRECT REPORTS: Rehab Aides

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly

DATE: 11/01/2022

JOB SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited program; eligible for CCC or CFY
• Licensed in Speech Language Pathology as required by state law.
• Certification in clinical competency.
• One-year clinical experience preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Standing - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Walking - Frequently

Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel - Frequently

Climbing or Balance - Occasionally

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl - Occasionally

Talk/Hear - Frequently

See - Frequently

Taste/Smell - Occasionally

Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - Frequently

Carry Weight/Lift - Occasionally