General Purpose
The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
Essential Duties
* Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
* Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
* Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
* Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and resident-related activities, following state practice act.
* Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdiscip...