Speech Language Pathologist

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct Speech Language Pathologist Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator or the Director of Rehabilitation, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

As Speech Language Pathologist you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct our Speech Language Pathologist services, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services.
• Develop and maintain Speech Language Pathologist standards.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which Speech Language Pathologist will be accomplished.
• Maintain a reference library of written therapy material, laws, professional standards of practice, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality resident care.
• Review Speech Language Pathologist policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Interpret Speech Language Pathologist policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for Speech Language Pathologist services.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Speech Language Pathologist service in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Director.
• Maintain a current file of residents who have been treated.
• Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes, as required.
• Ensure Business Office receives charges for therapy services rendered to residents.
• Make written and oral reports or recommendations to the Administrator and/or Rehabilitation Director, as necessary or required, concerning the operation of the Speech Language Pathologist Department.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.

• Provide written and/or oral reports of the Speech Language Pathologist programs and activities, as required.
• Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to Speech Language Pathologist services.

• Provide guidance and training for new and/or less experienced personnel.
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Director.
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Director.
• Meet with and solicit advice from other department supervisors concerning Speech Language Pathologist; assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of services.

• Review request for Speech Language Pathologist and physicians’ orders.
• Interview resident to determine type of treatments needed and schedule therapy, as ordered.
• Select rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.
• Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews.
• Brief resident of procedures involved in Speech Language Pathologist and prepare necessary equipment.
• Assist in transporting resident to and from Speech Language Pathologist room or area.
• Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel the procedures involved in the treatment process, as necessary.
• Perform Speech Language Pathologist in resident’s room, as necessary.
• Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.
• Prepare resident for treatment by dress or position and administer Speech Language Pathologist in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Instruct and supervise resident during therapy.
• Recommend modifications and changes in the resident’s therapy treatment, as indicated.
• Ensure that all pathologist notes are…