Provide speech-language pathology services to skilled nursing facility residents, including evaluations and individualized treatment for speech, language, cognitive-communication, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Key duties
- Assess and diagnose speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing needs
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to improve functional outcomes
- Collaborate with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Document clinical services and treatment progress
- Participate in care planning and discharge planning
- Educate residents, families, and staff regarding treatment recommendations
Qualifications/skills
- Expertise in speech-language pathology evaluation and treatment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with residents and families
- Ability to coordinate effectively with an interdisciplinary care team
- Proficiency in clinical documentation and patient-focused care planning
- Knowledge of swallowing and communication disorder management