POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the rehab team process. Provides caregiver training. Involvement in rehab program development. Supervises other licensed therapists, and students, as required. Provides administrative duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science Degree or Master of Arts Degree in Speech Language Pathology and professional licensure in the state of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

Two years clinical experience preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem solving, and decision making skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Ability to function effectively in various systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff, residents, and customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screens and evaluates patients and develops an appropriate plan of care.
• Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician's orders and under an established plan of care.
• Contributes to the team decision making process.
• Provides training to patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Provides clinical documentation on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and application of Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement systems.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with patients, families, caregivers, team members, staff, customers, and supervisors.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Participates in orientation of new staff as directed.
• Participates in new learning to remain current in the field of expertise.